Schools in 90034 — Los Angeles, California
90034 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.8 — 8.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.1 to 82.8, a 61.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90034 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Clover Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 65.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90034 averages 25.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90034 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90034
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90034 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 90034
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clover Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 83 | Los Angeles | 65.6% | 86.3% | 8.9% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 77 | Los Angeles | 53.2% | 80.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Los Angeles | 17.8% | 42.1% | 30.8% | 1.6% |
| 4 | Palms Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 50 | Los Angeles | 26.0% | 49.5% | 16.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 | Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Los Angeles | 23.6% | 51.3% | 21.0% | 0.2% |
| 6 | Shenandoah Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 43 | Los Angeles | 15.1% | 32.1% | 20.3% | 0.1% |
| 7 | Palms Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Los Angeles | 16.6% | 32.3% | 29.6% | 2.0% |
| 8 | Cheviot Hills Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21 | Los Angeles | 2.2% | 4.3% | 68.8% | 1.6% |
Schools in 90034 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 90034
- 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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