Schools in 90405 — Santa Monica, California
90405 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.7 — 10.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.1 to 82.0, a 57.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90405 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santa Monica High with a Scope Score of 82 and 46.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90405 averages 21.4%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 90405 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90405 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90405 | Santa Monica | 6 | 54.7 | — |
| 90403 | Santa Monica | 3 | 73.2 | +18.5 |
School archetypes in 90405
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90405 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 90405
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Monica High Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Strong All-Around | 82 | Los Angeles | 46.3% | 69.9% | 20.8% | 1.5% |
| 2 | Grant Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 67 | Los Angeles | 46.0% | 70.2% | 9.4% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Culture First | 55 | Los Angeles | 31.4% | 58.5% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| 4 | John Adams Middle Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 55 | Los Angeles | 28.2% | 56.0% | 14.2% | 3.0% |
| 5 | Will Rogers Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Growth Engine | 45 | Los Angeles | 25.0% | 47.8% | 21.3% | 3.0% |
| 6 | Olympic High (Continuation) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 24 | Los Angeles | 11.9% | 15.7% | 53.9% | 4.0% |
Schools in 90405 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 90405
- 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
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