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Schools in 90047 — Los Angeles, California

90047 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.5 — 7.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 13.3 to 77.2, a 63.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
36.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
63.8
13.3 – 77.2
Avg Exceeded %
13.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 90047 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Middle College High with a Scope Score of 77 and 42.9% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90047. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90047 averages 36.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90047 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90047
90047Los Angeles636.5
90046Los Angeles561.2+24.6
90045Los Angeles847.4+10.9
90049Los Angeles467.6+31.1
90044Los Angeles1434.2-2.3
90043Los Angeles834.0-2.5

School archetypes in 90047

1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90047 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 90047

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Middle College High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
77Los Angeles42.9%79.9%22.1%0.6%
2George Washington Preparatory High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles8.2%19.1%47.4%0.5%
3Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
39Los Angeles14.3%38.6%27.8%0.1%
4La Salle Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
28Los Angeles10.6%26.9%28.4%1.5%
5Manhattan Place Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21Los Angeles1.5%9.8%30.3%0.3%
6Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation)
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13Los Angeles3.9%14.6%60.4%2.2%

Schools in 90047 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 90047

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5/100, which is 7.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.6% 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 Middle College High with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 42.9% 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 36.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 36.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 13.3 to 77.2, a 63.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 6 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.