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Schools in 90037 — Los Angeles, California

90037 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.0 — 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 50.4, a 22.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.8
27.6 – 50.4
Avg Exceeded %
10.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 90037 schools perform

The top-ranked school is West Vernon Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90037 averages 26.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90037 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90037
90037Los Angeles636.0
90036Los Angeles341.8+5.8
90038Los Angeles338.8+2.8
90039Los Angeles557.8+21.8
90034Los Angeles851.8+15.8
90040City Of Commerce324.8-11.2

School archetypes in 90037

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90037 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 90037

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1West Vernon Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
50Los Angeles19.1%41.8%20.1%0.1%
2Manual Arts Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles6.7%23.3%36.0%0.3%
3Menlo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles14.1%34.4%30.3%0.1%
4Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
31Los Angeles6.1%20.2%23.5%0.1%
5Fifty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
28Los Angeles7.7%19.6%26.5%0.7%
6Normandie Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
28Los Angeles6.5%22.9%24.5%0.3%

Schools in 90037 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 90037

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0/100, which is 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.0% 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 West Vernon Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 19.1% 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 36.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.6 to 50.4, a 22.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 6 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.