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Schools in 90715 — Lakewood, California

90715 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.8 — 2.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.8 to 53.7, a 26.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.9
26.8 – 53.7
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 90715 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Artesia High with a Scope Score of 54 and 13.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90715 averages 21.0%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 90715 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90715
90715Lakewood540.8
90713Lakewood650.0+9.2
90717Lomita349.0+8.2
90712Lakewood945.2+4.4
90710Harbor City545.8+4.9
90720Los Alamitos870.7+29.9

School archetypes in 90715

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90715 is classified as On the Rise — 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 90715

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Artesia High
ABC Unified Building Momentum
54Los Angeles13.2%36.1%25.1%7.6%
2Palms Elementary
ABC Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles19.5%42.8%21.1%2.5%
3Aloha Elementary
ABC Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles20.9%40.8%22.8%4.5%
4Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
ABC Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles9.8%31.7%16.7%2.1%
5Willow Elementary
ABC Unified On the Rise
27Los Angeles5.9%17.7%19.5%3.3%

Schools in 90715 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 90715

  • 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 Lakewood good?
Lakewood's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.8/100, which is 2.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.8% 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 Lakewood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lakewood is Artesia High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 13.2% 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 Lakewood schools compare to the state average?
Lakewood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.8 to 53.7, a 26.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Lakewood?
Lakewood has 5 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.