Schools in 90255 — Huntington Park, California
90255 has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.7 to 63.9, a 34.2-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
40.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.2
29.7 – 63.9
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores
How 90255 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Huntington Park Ins with a Scope Score of 64 and 16.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90255 averages 24.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90255 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90255
4 On the Rise2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around10 Building Momentum
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 90255 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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 90255
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Huntington Park Ins Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 64 | Los Angeles | 16.6% | 52.0% | 10.1% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Linda Esperanza Marquez High B LIBRA Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 60 | Los Angeles | 16.2% | 43.2% | 19.7% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Ju Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 57 | Los Angeles | 16.3% | 38.3% | 33.0% | 0.6% |
| 4 | Huntington Park Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 9.3% | 33.6% | 36.7% | 0.9% |
| 5 | Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 40 | Los Angeles | 16.9% | 39.3% | 18.3% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Walnut Park Middle A School of Social Justice and Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 40 | Los Angeles | 14.7% | 38.5% | 14.8% | 0.2% |
| 7 | San Antonio Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 39 | Los Angeles | 13.6% | 34.4% | 23.0% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Pacific Boulevard Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 10.8% | 32.8% | 20.8% | 0.2% |
| 9 | Walnut Park Middle B Science, Technology, Engineer Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 36 | Los Angeles | 10.3% | 32.8% | 19.7% | 0.2% |
| 10 | Huntington Park Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 35 | Los Angeles | 9.7% | 31.0% | 13.7% | 0.2% |
| 11 | Middleton Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 35 | Los Angeles | 11.2% | 31.2% | 20.6% | 0.1% |
| 12 | Walnut Park Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 35 | Los Angeles | 9.8% | 34.5% | 19.0% | 0.3% |
| 13 | Miles Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 34 | Los Angeles | 11.9% | 29.9% | 24.3% | 0.3% |
| 14 | Chester W. Nimitz Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Los Angeles | 12.1% | 32.9% | 22.9% | 0.8% |
| 15 | Hope Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Los Angeles | 12.5% | 28.5% | 22.7% | 0.2% |
| 16 | Henry T. Gage Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 31 | Los Angeles | 9.7% | 25.4% | 24.1% | 0.1% |
| 17 | San Antonio Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Los Angeles | 2.4% | 11.9% | 65.1% | 2.1% |
Schools in 90255 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 90255
- 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 Huntington Park good?
Huntington Park's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.6/100, which is 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.0% 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 Huntington Park?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Huntington Park is Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Huntington Park Ins with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 16.6% 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 Huntington Park schools compare to the state average?
Huntington Park elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.7 to 63.9, a 34.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park has 17 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.