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.
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
School archetypes in 90044
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
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figueroa Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 56 | Los Angeles | 25.3% | 46.9% | 9.0% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Augustus Hawkins High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 41 | Los Angeles | 7.4% | 27.7% | 53.7% | 0.2% |
| 3 | Gil Garcetti Learning Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 22.3% | 38.1% | 29.4% | 0.4% |
| 4 | Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 13.6% | 32.7% | 29.7% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Raymond Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 13.5% | 37.4% | 34.3% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Woodcrest Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Los Angeles | 11.1% | 32.7% | 32.3% | 0.5% |
| 7 | Loren Miller Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Los Angeles | 12.8% | 29.3% | 29.0% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Manchester Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 32 | Los Angeles | 10.8% | 27.6% | 28.1% | 0.1% |
| 9 | Budlong Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32 | Los Angeles | 10.2% | 24.9% | 33.2% | 0.1% |
| 10 | West Athens Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 31 | Los Angeles | 8.1% | 23.1% | 27.4% | 0.8% |
| 11 | Gerald A. Lawson Academy of the Arts, Mathematics Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 30 | Los Angeles | 8.3% | 22.4% | 28.8% | 0.1% |
| 12 | John Muir Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 27 | Los Angeles | 5.8% | 19.7% | 39.4% | 0.4% |
| 13 | Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Los Angeles | 4.1% | 15.5% | 35.7% | 0.3% |
| 14 | Youth Opportunities Unlimited Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Los Angeles | 8.3% | 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
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