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Elementary Schools in Lake Balboa, California

Below Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 37.7/100

Lake Balboa, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.7/100 — 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet at 60/100, where 17.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lake Balboa schools average 13.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.5
16.2 – 59.7
Avg Exceeded %
13.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Lake Balboa schools compare

Lake Balboa's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.7 — 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.2 to 59.7, a 43.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet with a Scope Score of 60 and 17.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lake Balboa averages 26.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Lake Balboa

1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Lake Balboa ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
60Los Angeles17.2%45.3%30.5%2.3%
2Lemay Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles20.4%48.8%17.1%0.4%
3Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles19.2%44.4%16.1%0.6%
4William Mulholland Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles13.9%33.8%22.8%0.3%
5Anatola Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles14.1%35.0%23.0%0.2%
6Cohasset Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
37Los Angeles11.1%29.4%14.8%0.1%
7Bassett Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles10.8%28.4%27.3%0.1%
8Gault Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles14.5%36.1%24.6%0.2%
9Independence Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16Los Angeles0.0%14.9%63.2%3.3%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Lake Balboa

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Bridget of Sweden
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 88 students
18:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lake Balboa

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lake Balboa good?
Lake Balboa's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.7/100, which is 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Lake Balboa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lake Balboa is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 17.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Lake Balboa schools compare to the state average?
Lake Balboa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.2 to 59.7, a 43.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Lake Balboa?
Lake Balboa has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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