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Schools in 90044 — Los Angeles, California

90044 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.2 — 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.9 to 56.0, a 33.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.1
22.9 – 56.0
Avg Exceeded %
11.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 90044 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Figueroa Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 25.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90044 averages 33.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90044 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90044
90044Los Angeles1434.2
90043Los Angeles834.0-0.2
90045Los Angeles847.4+13.2
90042Los Angeles1242.0+7.8
90046Los Angeles561.2+27.0
90041Los Angeles560.3+26.1

School archetypes in 90044

3 On the Rise1 Culture First10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90044 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 90044

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Figueroa Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
56Los Angeles25.3%46.9%9.0%0.3%
2Augustus Hawkins High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles7.4%27.7%53.7%0.2%
3Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles22.3%38.1%29.4%0.4%
4Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles13.6%32.7%29.7%0.3%
5Raymond Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles13.5%37.4%34.3%0.1%
6Woodcrest Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles11.1%32.7%32.3%0.5%
7Loren Miller Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles12.8%29.3%29.0%0.1%
8Manchester Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
32Los Angeles10.8%27.6%28.1%0.1%
9Budlong Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles10.2%24.9%33.2%0.1%
10West Athens Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles8.1%23.1%27.4%0.8%
11Gerald A. Lawson Academy of the Arts, Mathematics
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
30Los Angeles8.3%22.4%28.8%0.1%
12John Muir Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
27Los Angeles5.8%19.7%39.4%0.4%
13Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23Los Angeles4.1%15.5%35.7%0.3%
14Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23Los Angeles8.3%25.0%57.8%2.3%

Schools in 90044 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 90044

  • 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 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.2/100, which is 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.5% 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 Figueroa Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 25.3% 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 34.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.9 to 56.0, a 33.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 14 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.