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Schools in 90241 — Downey, California

90241 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.2 — 5.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 37.8 to 61.1, a 23.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.4
37.8 – 61.1
Avg Exceeded %
19.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 90241 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Warren (Earl) High with a Scope Score of 61 and 25.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90241 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90241 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90241
90241Downey649.2
90240Downey450.4+1.2
90242Downey839.5-9.6
90245El Segundo476.0+26.8
90247Gardena641.6-7.5
90248Gardena335.8-13.4

School archetypes in 90241

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90241 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 90241

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Warren (Earl) High
Downey Unified Building Momentum
61Los Angeles25.4%54.5%24.1%4.1%
2Downey High
Downey Unified Strong All-Around
58Los Angeles21.0%51.6%18.1%3.7%
3Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles26.6%50.5%16.4%0.5%
4Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Downey Unified Growth Engine
46Los Angeles18.5%44.6%16.5%5.0%
5Rio Hondo Elementary
Downey Unified On the Rise
45Los Angeles24.0%48.9%26.1%1.0%
6Columbus (Christopher) High
Downey Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles0.4%8.1%57.1%3.0%

Schools in 90241 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 90241

  • 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 Downey good?
Downey's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.2/100, which is 5.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 19.3% 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 Downey?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Downey is Warren (Earl) High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 25.4% 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 Downey schools compare to the state average?
Downey elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 19.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 37.8 to 61.1, a 23.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Downey?
Downey has 6 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.