Schools in 90278 — Redondo Beach, California
90278 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.8 — 26.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 65.6 to 74.1, a 8.5-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90278 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Birney Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 54.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 46.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90278. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90278 averages 6.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90278 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90278
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All schools in 90278
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 74 | Los Angeles | 54.7% | 80.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 73 | Los Angeles | 51.1% | 75.8% | 7.5% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Jefferson Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 70 | Los Angeles | 48.9% | 78.8% | 8.0% | 0.8% |
| 4 | Madison Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | Los Angeles | 45.4% | 65.9% | 7.4% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Adams Middle Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 67 | Los Angeles | 38.9% | 68.6% | 7.5% | 2.0% |
| 6 | Washington Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | Los Angeles | 39.0% | 69.6% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Schools in 90278 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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