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Schools in 90012 — Los Angeles, California

90012 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.7 — 7.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.1 to 77.1, a 53.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
51.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.0
24.1 – 77.1
Avg Exceeded %
24.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 90012 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Downtown Business High with a Scope Score of 77 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 13.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90012. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90012 averages 22.2%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 90012 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90012
90012Los Angeles551.7
90011Los Angeles2436.0-15.6
90015Los Angeles344.0-7.7
90008Los Angeles637.5-14.2
90016Los Angeles740.0-11.7
90007Los Angeles1141.1-10.5

School archetypes in 90012

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 90012

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Downtown Business High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
77Los Angeles43.7%71.9%16.5%0.3%
2Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles18.9%41.0%34.7%0.2%
3Solano Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles32.9%63.5%17.4%0.3%
4Castelar Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles21.6%45.4%18.0%0.7%
5Ann Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
24Los Angeles2.8%19.4%24.3%0.8%

Schools in 90012 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 90012

  • 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 Los Angeles good?
Los Angeles's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.7/100, which is 7.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.0% 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 Los Angeles?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Angeles is Downtown Business High with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 43.7% 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 Los Angeles schools compare to the state average?
Los Angeles elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.1 to 77.1, a 53.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 5 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.