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Schools in 90717 — Lomita, California

90717 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.0 — 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.0 to 58.8, a 15.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.8
43.0 – 58.8
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90717 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet with a Scope Score of 59 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90717 averages 19.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 90717 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90717
90717Lomita349.0—
90715Lakewood540.8-8.2
90720Los Alamitos870.7+21.7
90713Lakewood650.0+1.0
90712Lakewood945.2-3.8
90723Paramount1437.3-11.7

School archetypes in 90717

1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90717 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 90717

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles35.2%63.5%15.1%0.1%
2Eshelman Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles23.6%48.5%21.1%0.1%
3Alexander Fleming Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
43Los Angeles17.7%41.5%22.4%0.3%

Schools in 90717 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 90717

  • 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 Lomita good?
Lomita's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0/100, which is 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.5% 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 Lomita?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lomita is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 35.2% 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 Lomita schools compare to the state average?
Lomita elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 43.0 to 58.8, a 15.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Lomita?
Lomita 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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