Schools in 90045 — Los Angeles, California
90045 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.4 — 3.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.9 to 79.7, a 53.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90045 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Kentwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 63.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 23.8% 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 3.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90045. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90045 averages 24.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90045 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90045
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90045 are classified as Growth Engine (2) 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 90045
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentwood Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 80 | Los Angeles | 63.2% | 80.7% | 10.3% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Open Charter Magnet Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 69 | Los Angeles | 40.0% | 67.9% | 8.4% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 56 | Los Angeles | 29.8% | 56.8% | 22.9% | 1.5% |
| 4 | WESM Health/Sports Medicine Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Los Angeles | 4.5% | 20.5% | 45.3% | 4.4% |
| 5 | Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 44 | Los Angeles | 18.6% | 41.9% | 20.6% | 4.7% |
| 6 | Westport Heights Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32 | Los Angeles | 17.1% | 33.1% | 24.4% | 0.3% |
| 7 | Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26 | Los Angeles | 7.7% | 24.8% | 30.4% | 0.7% |
| 8 | Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 26 | Los Angeles | 9.3% | 26.1% | 30.8% | 0.2% |
Schools in 90045 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 90045
- 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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