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Schools in 90260 — Lawndale, California

90260 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 56.0, a 32.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.2
23.8 – 56.0
Avg Exceeded %
15.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90260 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.9% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90260. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90260 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90260 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90260
90260Lawndale1242.3
90262Lynwood1536.5-5.9
90255Huntington Park1740.6-1.8
90265Malibu460.0+17.7
90266Manhattan Beach783.5+41.2
90250Hawthorne1741.8-0.5

School archetypes in 90260

2 Culture First10 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90260

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Mark Twain Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Culture First
56Los Angeles32.9%58.4%12.7%0.3%
2Lawndale High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
55Los Angeles12.6%34.5%33.4%2.5%
3Leuzinger High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
53Los Angeles14.5%37.6%19.8%0.9%
4Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
48Los Angeles23.7%49.5%21.7%0.6%
5Jane Addams Middle
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
45Los Angeles20.1%49.8%16.9%2.2%
6Billy Mitchell Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
42Los Angeles16.4%39.9%22.4%0.3%
7William Anderson Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
41Los Angeles22.1%44.0%17.7%0.3%
8William Green Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Culture First
40Los Angeles14.9%38.3%15.0%0.3%
9Will Rogers Middle
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
40Los Angeles16.6%40.4%18.7%1.8%
10Centinela Valley Independent Study
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
34Los Angeles3.1%15.6%41.1%1.3%
11F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum
28Los Angeles7.0%28.1%27.9%1.6%
12R. K. Lloyde High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
24Los Angeles0.5%2.3%69.9%2.3%

Schools in 90260 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 90260

  • 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 Lawndale good?
Lawndale's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.4% 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 Lawndale?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lawndale is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 32.9% 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 Lawndale schools compare to the state average?
Lawndale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.8 to 56.0, a 32.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Lawndale?
Lawndale has 12 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.