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Elementary Schools in Lake Balboa, California: 6 schools. Average score 5.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 37.3/100

Lake Balboa, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.3/100 — 5.9 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Lemay Street Elementary at 45/100, where 20.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lake Balboa schools average 15.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.3
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.5
32.2 – 44.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.0%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Developing
37.3/100
15.0%-5.9
High4Developing
46.9/100
17.4%+3.2
Middle1Developing
38.1/100
13.9%-2.3

How Lake Balboa schools compare

Lake Balboa has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.3/100 — 5.9 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Lemay Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 20.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lake Balboa averages 20.5% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Lake Balboa

1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Lake Balboa

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1High Tech LA
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
30.7%Solid
63/100
2Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Solid
56/100
3Birmingham Community Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Solid
54/100
4Lemay Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.4%Developing
45/100
5Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
41/100
6William Mulholland Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
38/100
7Cohasset Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
11.1%Developing
37/100
8Anatola Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
37/100
9Bassett Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
32/100
10Gault Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
32/100
11Independence Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 11 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lake Balboa good?
Lake Balboa's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.3/100, which is 5.9 points below the state average. 15.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 Lemay Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 20.4% 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 37.3/100 — 5.9 points below the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 15.0% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Lake Balboa?
Lake Balboa has 6 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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