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Elementary Schools in Lawndale, California

Near Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 42.3/100

Lawndale, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.3/100 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mark Twain Elementary at 56/100, where 32.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lawndale schools average 15.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.2
23.8 – 56.0
Avg Exceeded %
15.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Lawndale schools compare

Lawndale's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 56.0, a 32.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lawndale averages 26.4%, 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 Lawndale

2 Culture First10 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Lawndale ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mark Twain Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Culture First
32.9%Solid
56/100
2Lawndale High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
12.6%Solid
55/100
3Leuzinger High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
14.5%Solid
53/100
4Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
23.7%Developing
48/100
5Jane Addams Middle
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
20.1%Developing
45/100
6Billy Mitchell Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
42/100
7William Anderson Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
41/100
8William Green Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Culture First
14.9%Developing
40/100
9Will Rogers Middle
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
40/100
10Centinela Valley Independent Study
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
3.1%Developing
34/100
11F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
28/100
12R. K. Lloyde High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
0.5%Needs Support
24/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lawndale

  • 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 Lawndale good?
Lawndale's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.4% 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 Lawndale?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lawndale is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 32.9% 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 Lawndale schools compare to the state average?
Lawndale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.8 to 56.0, a 32.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Lawndale?
Lawndale has 12 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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