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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.

Avg Scope Score
40.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.9
24.9 – 54.7
Avg Exceeded %
11.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

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.

How 90061 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90061
90061Los Angeles540.1
90062Los Angeles329.7-10.4
90059Los Angeles839.2-1.0
90063Los Angeles1444.3+4.2
90064Los Angeles368.2+28.0
90057Los Angeles338.4-1.7

School archetypes in 90061

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90061

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
55Los Angeles11.1%33.3%37.6%1.5%
2One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
48Los Angeles20.7%48.1%8.1%0.4%
3Avalon Gardens Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles10.8%26.8%26.4%0.4%
4One Hundred Eighteenth Street
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.0%29.6%21.9%0.3%
5Samuel Gompers Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
25Los Angeles4.6%19.6%36.1%0.3%

Schools in 90061 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 90061

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.1/100, which is 3.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.9% 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 University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 11.1% 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 40.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.9 to 54.7, a 29.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 5 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.