Schools in 90043 — Los Angeles, California
90043 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.0 — 9.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.9 to 48.5, a 24.6-point spread.
How 90043 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 24.4% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90043. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90043 averages 38.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90043 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90043
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90043 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 90043
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 24.4% | 48.5% | 25.7% | 0.2% |
| 2 | Crenshaw Science, Technology, Engineering, Math an Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 42 | Los Angeles | 8.6% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 14.4% | 32.8% | 15.5% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Los Angeles | 10.9% | 27.0% | 34.3% | 0.2% |
| 5 | Computer Science Virtual Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 31 | Los Angeles | 12.5% | 33.3% | 64.7% | 0.2% |
| 6 | Windsor Hills Math Science Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Los Angeles | 5.9% | 23.4% | 34.7% | 1.2% |
| 7 | YES Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 25 | Los Angeles | 5.4% | 20.2% | 41.2% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Whitney Young Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 24 | Los Angeles | 9.1% | 27.3% | 47.8% | 2.4% |
Schools in 90043 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 90043
- 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