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Schools in 90031 — Los Angeles, California

90031 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.8 to 61.2, a 43.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.4
17.8 – 61.2
Avg Exceeded %
17.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 90031 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Abraham Lincoln Senior High with a Scope Score of 61 and 23.8% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90031 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 90031 averages 26.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90031 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90031
90031Los Angeles942.3
90032Los Angeles1049.1+6.8
90029Los Angeles441.9-0.4
90033Los Angeles1245.4+3.1
90028Los Angeles643.8+1.5
90034Los Angeles851.8+9.4

School archetypes in 90031

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90031 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 90031

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Abraham Lincoln Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
61Los Angeles23.8%55.7%27.5%0.3%
2Dorris Place Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
54Los Angeles28.0%50.2%20.4%0.2%
3Griffin Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles23.4%42.1%21.9%0.4%
4Latona Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
44Los Angeles19.4%40.6%19.3%0.4%
5Gates Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles19.5%41.7%24.1%0.1%
6Hillside Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles17.0%40.6%18.3%0.5%
7Glen Alta Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles12.5%50.0%23.4%1.6%
8Albion Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
37Los Angeles11.8%33.6%15.3%0.3%
9Pueblo de Los Angeles Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18Los Angeles0.0%10.0%63.6%2.1%

Schools in 90031 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 90031

  • 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 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.3% 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 Abraham Lincoln Senior High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 23.8% 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 42.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.8 to 61.2, a 43.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 9 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.