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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.

Avg Scope Score
41.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.7
33.4 – 48.1
Avg Exceeded %
16.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90247
90247Gardena641.6
90248Gardena335.8-5.9
90245El Segundo476.0+34.4
90249Gardena352.8+11.1
90250Hawthorne1741.8+0.2
90242Downey839.5-2.1

School archetypes in 90247

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Denker Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
48Los Angeles25.5%46.4%21.2%0.1%
2Amestoy Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles23.6%47.3%18.6%0.1%
3One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
45Los Angeles16.3%35.4%11.1%0.1%
4Gardena Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
41Los Angeles11.7%30.1%21.0%0.1%
5One Hundred Fifty-Third Street
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles12.5%34.8%27.0%0.1%
6Robert E. Peary Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
33Los Angeles9.9%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

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 Gardena good?
Gardena's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.6/100, which is 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 16.6% 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 Gardena?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Gardena is Denker Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 25.5% 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 Gardena schools compare to the state average?
Gardena elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 16.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.4 to 48.1, a 14.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Gardena?
Gardena 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.