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Schools in 90303 — Inglewood, California

90303 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.2 — 14.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.0 to 35.3, a 17.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
29.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.3
18.0 – 35.3
Avg Exceeded %
9.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90303 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence with a Scope Score of 35 and 14.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90303. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90303 averages 30.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90303 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90303
90303Inglewood329.2
90302Inglewood329.0-0.3
90304Lennox637.8+8.6
90301Inglewood635.0+5.7

All schools in 90303

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles14.2%36.1%26.0%2.0%
2Century Park Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles10.1%35.1%24.8%0.2%
3Woodworth-Monroe Academy
Inglewood Unified Building Momentum
18Los Angeles3.7%11.7%39.8%5.0%

Schools in 90303 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 90303

  • 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 29.2/100, which is 14.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.4% 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 Inglewood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Inglewood is Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence with a Scope Score of 35/100 and 14.2% 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 Inglewood schools compare to the state average?
Inglewood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.0 to 35.3, a 17.3-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.