Schools in 90247 — Gardena, California
90247 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.6 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.4 to 48.1, a 14.7-point spread.
How 90247 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Denker Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 25.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90247 averages 20.5%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 90247 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90247
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90247 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 90247
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denker Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 48 | Los Angeles | 25.5% | 46.4% | 21.2% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Amestoy Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 45 | Los Angeles | 23.6% | 47.3% | 18.6% | 0.1% |
| 3 | One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 45 | Los Angeles | 16.3% | 35.4% | 11.1% | 0.1% |
| 4 | Gardena Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 41 | Los Angeles | 11.7% | 30.1% | 21.0% | 0.1% |
| 5 | One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 12.5% | 34.8% | 27.0% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Robert E. Peary Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 33 | Los Angeles | 9.9% | 26.5% | 24.0% | 0.1% |
Schools in 90247 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 90247
- 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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