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Schools in 90270 — Maywood, California

90270 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.0 — 2.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.7 to 56.3, a 21.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
46.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.6
34.7 – 56.3
Avg Exceeded %
17.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 90270 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Maywood Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 27.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90270 averages 21.0%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 90270 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90270
90270Maywood546.0
90266Manhattan Beach783.5+37.6
90274Palos Verdes Estates777.7+31.7
90265Malibu460.0+14.1
90275Rancho Palos Verdes1072.6+26.6
90277Redondo Beach664.6+18.6

School archetypes in 90270

1 Culture First1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90270 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 90270

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Maywood Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
56Los Angeles27.2%54.3%10.7%0.1%
2Heliotrope Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
50Los Angeles19.3%47.4%19.2%0.1%
3Maywood Academy High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles12.1%30.9%34.3%1.7%
4Loma Vista Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles19.6%44.5%18.1%0.1%
5Fishburn Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles10.9%32.3%22.8%0.1%

Schools in 90270 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 90270

  • 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 Maywood good?
Maywood's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.0/100, which is 2.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.8% 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 Maywood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Maywood is Maywood Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 27.2% 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 Maywood schools compare to the state average?
Maywood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 17.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 34.7 to 56.3, a 21.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Maywood?
Maywood has 5 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.