Schools in 90720 — Los Alamitos, California
90720 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.7 — 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.9 to 87.2, a 28.3-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90720 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 72.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 46.2% 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 90720 averages 7.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90720 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90720
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90720 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 90720
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack L. Weaver Elementary Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling | 87 | Orange | 72.3% | 90.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling | 81 | Orange | 58.7% | 83.8% | 7.1% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Oak Middle Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around | 71 | Orange | 41.9% | 73.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| 4 | Rossmoor Elementary Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling | 70 | Orange | 50.4% | 77.2% | 4.9% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Francis Hopkinson Elementary Los Alamitos Unified Building Momentum | 69 | Orange | 43.9% | 76.2% | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| 6 | Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | Orange | 30.5% | 59.4% | 16.8% | 2.1% |
| 7 | Los Alamitos Elementary Los Alamitos Unified Growth Engine | 62 | Orange | 37.0% | 66.6% | 7.5% | 0.8% |
| 8 | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Orange | 34.6% | 63.8% | 10.2% | 2.0% |
Schools in 90720 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 90720
- 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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