Schools in 90008 — Los Angeles, California
90008 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.5 — 6.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.3 to 72.1, a 56.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90008 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Iovine and Young Center with a Scope Score of 72 and 30.8% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90008. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90008 averages 32.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90008 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 90008
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iovine and Young Center Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 72 | Los Angeles | 30.8% | 67.3% | 27.6% | 1.5% |
| 2 | Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 42 | Los Angeles | 16.4% | 40.6% | 28.3% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 11.5% | 27.0% | 30.7% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Hillcrest Drive Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Los Angeles | 7.7% | 22.2% | 36.2% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Audubon Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Los Angeles | 6.6% | 22.1% | 41.5% | 1.6% |
| 6 | Marlton Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 5.0% | 31.4% | 4.6% |
Schools in 90008 on the map
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 90008
- 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
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