Schools in 90049 — Los Angeles, California
90049 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.6 — 23.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 49.4 to 81.0, a 31.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90049 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Community Magnet Charter Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 59.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90049 averages 21.1%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 90049 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90049
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90049 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 90049
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 81 | Los Angeles | 59.6% | 84.3% | 9.9% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 76 | Los Angeles | 54.8% | 80.7% | 18.4% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Paul Revere Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified Solid Base | 64 | Los Angeles | 42.7% | 69.3% | 31.2% | 0.6% |
| 4 | Brentwood Science Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 49 | Los Angeles | 18.4% | 46.0% | 24.8% | 0.2% |
Schools in 90049 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 90049
- 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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