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Schools in 90017 — Los Angeles, California

90017 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.4 — 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.5 to 53.4, a 29.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.9
23.5 – 53.4
Avg Exceeded %
12.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 90017 schools perform

The top-ranked school is School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learni with a Scope Score of 53 and 24.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90017 averages 29.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90017 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90017
90017Los Angeles739.4
90016Los Angeles740.0+0.6
90018Los Angeles538.3-1.1
90015Los Angeles344.0+4.6
90019Los Angeles741.0+1.6
90021Los Angeles416.9-22.4

School archetypes in 90017

1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90017 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 90017

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learni
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles24.5%51.5%29.1%1.7%
2Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Comm
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles9.7%33.2%31.4%0.7%
3Esperanza Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
39Los Angeles11.6%32.5%20.2%0.1%
4Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles6.2%23.6%35.3%1.0%
5Gratts Learning Academy for Young Scholars (GLAYS)
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles8.8%25.8%26.3%0.1%
6Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School of Gl
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles16.9%35.4%40.1%0.8%
7John H. Liechty Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
24Los Angeles7.1%21.0%26.5%3.6%

Schools in 90017 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 90017

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.4/100, which is 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.1% 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 School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learni with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 24.5% 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 39.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.5 to 53.4, a 29.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 7 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.