Elementary Schools in South Gate, California: 13 schools. Average score 2.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Near Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 41.7/100

South Gate, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 2.0 points below the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bryson Avenue Elementary at 54/100, where 32.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. South Gate schools average 18.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

41.7

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

21.8

32.5 – 54.2

Avg Exceeded %

18.1%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

21.7%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	13	Developing 41.7/100	18.1%	-2.0
High	7	Developing 43.9/100	14.4%	-3.6
Middle	4	Developing 38.1/100	12.9%	-2.4

How South Gate schools compare

South Gate has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 2.0 points below the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Bryson Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 32.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in South Gate averages 21.7% — above the state average of 18.1%.

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

School archetypes in South Gate

1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in South Gate

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	28.6%	Solid 61/100
2	South East High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	13.4%	Solid 55/100
3	Bryson Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	32.3%	Solid 54/100
4	South Gate Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	13.1%	Solid 52/100
5	Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School C Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	13.5%	Developing 50/100
6	Willow Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First	17.9%	Developing 49/100
7	Victoria Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	26.1%	Developing 48/100
8	Stanford Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	24.2%	Developing 46/100
9	Montara Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	20.7%	Developing 45/100
10	Tweedy Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	14.2%	Developing 41/100
11	Liberty Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	16.8%	Developing 40/100
12	State Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	13.1%	Developing 40/100
13	Madison Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	16.8%	Developing 39/100
14	South Gate Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	14.1%	Developing 39/100
15	Independence Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	14.4%	Developing 38/100
16	San Miguel Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	13.6%	Developing 36/100
17	Hollydale Paramount Unified Building Momentum	12.6%	Developing 33/100
18	San Gabriel Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	12.5%	Developing 32/100
19	Southeast Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	6.7%	Needs Support 30/100
20	Odyssey Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	2.9%	Needs Support 13/100
21	Simon Rodia Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 10/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 21 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 South Gate

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. Helen Catholic Elementary School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 254 students

25:1Private

Kid Town USA Preschool-Montessori Academy

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 16 students

16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about South Gate

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 South Gate good?

South Gate's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100, which is 2.0 points below the state average. 18.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). 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 South Gate?

The highest-scoring elementary school in South Gate is Bryson Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 32.3% 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 South Gate schools compare to the state average?

South Gate elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 2.0 points below the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% vs. 18.1% statewide.

How many schools are in South Gate?

South Gate has 13 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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