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Schools in 90732 — San Pedro, California

90732 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.1 — 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.4 to 67.2, a 16.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
58.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.8
50.4 – 67.2
Avg Exceeded %
31.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90732 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Park Western Place Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 40.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.9% 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 9.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90732. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90732 averages 19.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 90732 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90732
90732San Pedro358.1
90731San Pedro1242.8-15.2
90723Paramount1437.3-20.7

School archetypes in 90732

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90732

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Park Western Place Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
67Los Angeles40.5%67.4%16.0%0.1%
2Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
57Los Angeles26.4%51.0%24.8%0.2%
3South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles28.9%60.5%18.9%0.1%

Schools in 90732 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 90732

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.1/100, which is 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.9% 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 Park Western Place Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 40.5% 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 58.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 50.4 to 67.2, a 16.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Pedro?
San Pedro 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.