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.
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
School archetypes in 90241
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
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren (Earl) High Downey Unified Building Momentum | 61 | Los Angeles | 25.4% | 54.5% | 24.1% | 4.1% |
| 2 | Downey High Downey Unified Strong All-Around | 58 | Los Angeles | 21.0% | 51.6% | 18.1% | 3.7% |
| 3 | Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Los Angeles | 26.6% | 50.5% | 16.4% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey Unified Growth Engine | 46 | Los Angeles | 18.5% | 44.6% | 16.5% | 5.0% |
| 5 | Rio Hondo Elementary Downey Unified On the Rise | 45 | Los Angeles | 24.0% | 48.9% | 26.1% | 1.0% |
| 6 | Columbus (Christopher) High Downey Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 0.4% | 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
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