Schools in 90248 — Gardena, California
90248 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.8 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 14.1 to 48.3, a 34.2-point spread.
How 90248 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Gardena Senior High with a Scope Score of 48 and 13.5% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 9.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90248. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90248 averages 41.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90248 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 90248
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardena Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 48 | Los Angeles | 13.5% | 40.4% | 36.1% | 0.2% |
| 2 | One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 45 | Los Angeles | 19.5% | 42.6% | 24.1% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Moneta Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 10.4% | 65.5% | 1.6% |
Schools in 90248 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 90248
- 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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