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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.

Avg Scope Score
51.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
61.7
21.1 – 82.8
Avg Exceeded %
27.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90034
90034Los Angeles851.8
90033Los Angeles1245.4-6.3
90032Los Angeles1049.1-2.6
90036Los Angeles341.8-9.9
90031Los Angeles942.3-9.4
90037Los Angeles636.0-15.8

School archetypes in 90034

2 High Ceiling1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Clover Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
83Los Angeles65.6%86.3%8.9%0.5%
2Castle Heights Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
77Los Angeles53.2%80.2%9.6%0.3%
3Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles17.8%42.1%30.8%1.6%
4Palms Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles26.0%49.5%16.6%1.5%
5Charnock Road Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles23.6%51.3%21.0%0.2%
6Shenandoah Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
43Los Angeles15.1%32.1%20.3%0.1%
7Palms Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles16.6%32.3%29.6%2.0%
8Cheviot Hills Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21Los Angeles2.2%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

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 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.8/100, which is 8.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.5% 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 Clover Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 65.6% 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 51.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.1 to 82.8, a 61.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 8 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.