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Schools in 90302 — Inglewood, California

90302 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.0 — 14.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.9 to 33.3, a 12.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
29.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.4
20.9 – 33.3
Avg Exceeded %
11.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
31.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90302 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Centinela with a Scope Score of 33 and 12.5% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 29.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90302. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90302 averages 31.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90302 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90302
90302Inglewood329.0—
90301Inglewood635.0+6.0
90303Inglewood329.2+0.3
90304Lennox637.8+8.9

All schools in 90302

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Centinela
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles12.5%32.7%31.9%2.4%
2La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles12.6%40.9%30.1%6.5%
3Frank D. Parent
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
21Los Angeles10.2%29.9%32.4%5.3%

Schools in 90302 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 90302

  • 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 Inglewood good?
Inglewood's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.0/100, which is 14.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.8% 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 Inglewood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Inglewood is Centinela with a Scope Score of 33/100 and 12.5% 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 Inglewood schools compare to the state average?
Inglewood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.9 to 33.3, a 12.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Inglewood?
Inglewood has 3 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.

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