Schools in 90016 — Los Angeles, California
90016 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.0 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.0 to 55.7, a 28.7-point spread.
How 90016 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Marvin Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.0% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90016. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90016 averages 31.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90016 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90016
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90016 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90016
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 56 | Los Angeles | 32.0% | 52.4% | 18.6% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Virginia Road Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Los Angeles | 19.3% | 51.9% | 26.5% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Coliseum Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 40 | Los Angeles | 12.8% | 26.4% | 31.9% | 0.6% |
| 4 | Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 40 | Los Angeles | 3.6% | 18.2% | 51.4% | 1.5% |
| 5 | Cienega Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 16.9% | 39.0% | 27.9% | 0.9% |
| 6 | Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Los Angeles | 17.2% | 39.0% | 17.8% | 0.6% |
| 7 | View Park Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Los Angeles | 27.3% | 45.5% | 48.0% | 3.0% |
Schools in 90016 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 90016
- 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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