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Schools in 90262 — Lynwood, California

90262 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.5 — 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.3 to 54.5, a 33.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.2
21.3 – 54.5
Avg Exceeded %
12.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
35.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 90262 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 55 and 14.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90262 averages 35.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90262 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90262
90262Lynwood1536.5
90260Lawndale1242.3+5.9
90265Malibu460.0+23.6
90266Manhattan Beach783.5+47.1
90255Huntington Park1740.6+4.1
90270Maywood546.0+9.5

School archetypes in 90262

4 On the Rise1 Growth Engine10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 90262 are classified as On the Rise (4) 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 90262

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
55Los Angeles14.9%38.2%20.6%3.8%
2Lynwood High
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
54Los Angeles10.8%30.8%32.3%3.7%
3Washington Elementary
Lynwood Unified Growth Engine
49Los Angeles24.1%50.5%30.5%1.3%
4Helen Keller Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles14.5%39.1%30.9%1.0%
5Janie P. Abbott Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles15.3%33.3%29.7%0.1%
6Will Rogers Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles15.5%33.5%30.6%0.4%
7Mark Twain Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles17.7%39.4%32.5%1.2%
8Lincoln Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
35Los Angeles13.2%30.7%30.9%1.2%
9Rosa Parks Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
31Los Angeles10.9%29.6%41.8%2.6%
10Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles13.6%31.8%33.9%1.4%
11Lindbergh Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles9.8%31.8%41.5%0.6%
12Lugo Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
31Los Angeles8.5%22.0%31.3%0.4%
13Wilson Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
28Los Angeles8.7%23.9%34.1%1.3%
14Roosevelt Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
27Los Angeles7.1%21.9%31.4%0.7%
15Vista High
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
21Los Angeles0.9%3.5%72.9%1.2%

Schools in 90262 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 90262

  • 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 Lynwood good?
Lynwood's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5/100, which is 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.4% 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 Lynwood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lynwood is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 14.9% 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 Lynwood schools compare to the state average?
Lynwood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.3 to 54.5, a 33.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Lynwood?
Lynwood has 15 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.