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Schools in 90230 — Culver City, California

90230 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.1 — 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.6 to 69.8, a 38.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
58.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.2
31.6 – 69.8
Avg Exceeded %
33.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 90230 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Farragut Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 48.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.4% 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 90230 averages 18.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 90230 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90230
90230Culver City958.1
90222Compton855.9-2.2
90221Compton1049.3-8.8
90220Compton1047.2-10.9
90240Downey450.4-7.7

School archetypes in 90230

3 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90230 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 90230

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Farragut Elementary
Culver City Unified Building Momentum
70Los Angeles48.3%75.0%8.4%0.1%
2Culver City High
Culver City Unified Strong All-Around
70Los Angeles32.8%55.7%13.2%1.9%
3El Marino Elementary
Culver City Unified Strong All-Around
69Los Angeles47.4%72.7%3.6%0.1%
4Braddock Drive Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
64Los Angeles46.7%65.5%11.7%0.1%
5El Rincon Elementary
Culver City Unified Building Momentum
61Los Angeles40.9%63.6%12.4%0.4%
6Playa del Rey Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Solid Base
57Los Angeles38.0%65.3%14.0%0.2%
7Culver City Middle
Culver City Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles28.4%54.3%8.9%2.1%
8Stoner Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
47Los Angeles14.7%40.7%23.6%0.2%
9Culver Park High
Culver City Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles3.3%6.5%66.7%2.8%

Schools in 90230 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 90230

  • 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 Culver City good?
Culver City's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.1/100, which is 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.4% 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 Culver City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Culver City is Farragut Elementary with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 48.3% 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 Culver City schools compare to the state average?
Culver City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.6 to 69.8, a 38.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Culver City?
Culver City has 9 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.