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Schools in 90039 — Los Angeles, California

90039 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.8 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.1 to 73.5, a 22.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
57.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.5
51.1 – 73.5
Avg Exceeded %
35.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 90039 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Ivanhoe Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 48.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90039. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90039 averages 17.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 90039 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90039
90039Los Angeles557.8
90038Los Angeles338.8-19.0
90040City Of Commerce324.8-33.0
90037Los Angeles636.0-21.8
90041Los Angeles560.3+2.5
90036Los Angeles341.8-16.0

School archetypes in 90039

1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90039 is classified as 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 90039

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Ivanhoe Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
74Los Angeles48.7%80.2%11.6%0.1%
2Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magne
Los Angeles Unified Solid Base
59Los Angeles40.5%73.1%14.8%0.3%
3Atwater Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
55Los Angeles36.5%58.5%23.0%0.2%
4Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
51Los Angeles20.2%47.9%16.4%0.3%
5Allesandro Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles32.9%55.8%23.7%0.2%

Schools in 90039 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 90039

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8/100, which is 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.8% 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 Ivanhoe Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 48.7% 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 57.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 51.1 to 73.5, a 22.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 5 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.