Schools in 90701 — Artesia, California
90701 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.1 — 4.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.4 to 59.4, a 18.1-point spread.
How 90701 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 37.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.2% 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 5.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90701. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90701 averages 9.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90701 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90701
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All schools in 90701
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy (John F.) Elementary ABC Unified Strong All-Around | 59 | Los Angeles | 37.6% | 58.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Niemes (John H.) Elementary ABC Unified Culture First | 44 | Los Angeles | 20.9% | 43.4% | 11.3% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Burbank (Luther) Elementary ABC Unified Culture First | 41 | Los Angeles | 17.0% | 39.0% | 10.4% | 0.8% |
Schools in 90701 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 90701
- 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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