Schools in 90061 — Los Angeles, California
90061 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.1 — 3.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.9 to 54.7, a 29.9-point spread.
How 90061 schools perform
The top-ranked school is University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy with a Scope Score of 55 and 11.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90061 averages 26.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
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School archetypes in 90061
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All schools in 90061
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 55 | Los Angeles | 11.1% | 33.3% | 37.6% | 1.5% |
| 2 | One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 48 | Los Angeles | 20.7% | 48.1% | 8.1% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 10.8% | 26.8% | 26.4% | 0.4% |
| 4 | One Hundred Eighteenth Street Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Los Angeles | 12.0% | 29.6% | 21.9% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Samuel Gompers Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 25 | Los Angeles | 4.6% | 19.6% | 36.1% | 0.3% |
Schools in 90061 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90061
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