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Schools in 90731 — San Pedro, California

90731 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.8 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.5 to 70.6, a 59.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
42.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.1
11.5 – 70.6
Avg Exceeded %
17.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90731 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Point Fermin Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 44.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90731 averages 28.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90731 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90731
90731San Pedro1242.8
90732San Pedro358.1+15.2
90723Paramount1437.3-5.5

School archetypes in 90731

2 Growth Engine2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 90731 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — 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 90731

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Point Fermin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
71Los Angeles44.8%66.1%10.8%0.2%
2San Pedro Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
60Los Angeles19.5%46.2%25.3%0.1%
3Taper Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles33.1%62.1%17.9%0.1%
4White Point Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
59Los Angeles24.4%57.0%19.1%0.2%
5Cabrillo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
57Los Angeles23.1%48.9%27.1%0.2%
6Bandini Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
52Los Angeles20.2%51.5%24.4%0.2%
7Leland Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
37Los Angeles13.0%34.9%29.5%0.5%
8Richard Henry Dana Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
34Los Angeles11.2%31.3%29.1%0.1%
9Fifteenth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.5%31.9%20.8%0.1%
10Barton Hill Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles12.0%28.2%29.2%0.1%
11Angel's Gate (Continuation)
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12Los Angeles0.0%15.8%52.1%2.3%
12William J. Johnston Community Day
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12Los Angeles0.0%0.0%55.0%1.8%

Schools in 90731 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 90731

  • 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 San Pedro good?
San Pedro's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8/100, which is 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.8% 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 San Pedro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Pedro is Point Fermin Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 44.8% 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 San Pedro schools compare to the state average?
San Pedro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.0 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.5 to 70.6, a 59.1-point spread.
How many schools are in San Pedro?
San Pedro has 12 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.