Schools in 90029 — Los Angeles, California
90029 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9 — 1.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.8 to 50.6, a 14.8-point spread.
How 90029 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag with a Scope Score of 51 and 27.1% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90029 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +9.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90029 averages 20.0%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90029 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90029
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90029 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 90029
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 51 | Los Angeles | 27.1% | 50.0% | 19.6% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Kingsley Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 43 | Los Angeles | 16.9% | 39.5% | 15.1% | 0.2% |
| 3 | Ramona Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 38 | Los Angeles | 15.4% | 31.2% | 25.5% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Lockwood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 36 | Los Angeles | 11.2% | 29.5% | 19.8% | 0.2% |
Schools in 90029 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 90029
- 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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