Schools in 90249 — Gardena, California
90249 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.8 — 9.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.5 to 66.1, a 32.6-point spread.
How 90249 schools perform
The top-ranked school is One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 41.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90249 averages 16.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90249 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90249
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90249 is classified as 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 90249
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | Los Angeles | 41.3% | 66.4% | 9.7% | 0.2% |
| 2 | Chapman Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 59 | Los Angeles | 34.2% | 59.6% | 16.0% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Purche Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Los Angeles | 13.6% | 28.7% | 24.1% | 0.3% |
Schools in 90249 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 90249
- 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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