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Schools in 90063 — Los Angeles, California

90063 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.3 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.4 to 62.6, a 33.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.3
29.4 – 62.6
Avg Exceeded %
13.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 90063 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet at Esteba with a Scope Score of 63 and 27.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90063 averages 29.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90063 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90063
90063Los Angeles1444.3
90062Los Angeles329.7-14.6
90064Los Angeles368.2+23.9
90061Los Angeles540.1-4.2
90065Los Angeles845.8+1.5
90066Los Angeles953.6+9.3

School archetypes in 90063

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine11 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90063 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 90063

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet at Esteba
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
63Los Angeles27.8%48.1%25.1%1.5%
2Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
56Los Angeles11.2%27.6%30.3%1.2%
3Humanitas Academy of Art and Technology at Esteban
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles6.1%26.3%34.9%1.1%
4City Terrace Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
52Los Angeles27.2%57.9%22.7%0.2%
5Engineering and Technology Academy at Esteban E. T
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
52Los Angeles10.2%30.6%34.6%0.6%
6East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy at Esteban E.
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles9.8%28.1%38.4%0.9%
7William R. Anton Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
47Los Angeles17.2%40.9%21.2%0.1%
8Marianna Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles15.8%33.9%26.7%0.2%
9Malabar Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
40Los Angeles11.8%32.3%22.8%0.5%
10Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles8.1%29.9%18.8%0.3%
11Harrison Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.5%29.5%20.6%0.2%
12Belvedere Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles12.3%30.9%22.6%0.9%
13Belvedere Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
32Los Angeles7.7%24.4%21.8%0.1%
14Virtual Academy STEAM
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
29Los Angeles16.9%31.9%70.3%0.1%

Schools in 90063 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 90063

  • 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 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3/100, which is 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 13.9% 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 Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet at Esteba with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 27.8% 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 44.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 13.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.4 to 62.6, a 33.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 14 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.