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Schools in 90744 — Wilmington, California

90744 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.2 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.2 to 94.0, a 67.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
45.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
67.8
26.2 – 94.0
Avg Exceeded %
17.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 90744 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation with a Scope Score of 94 and 61.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90744 averages 23.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90744 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90744
90744Wilmington1145.2
90745Carson1349.3+4.1
90746Carson839.8-5.4

School archetypes in 90744

1 High Ceiling1 On the Rise9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90744 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 90744

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
94Los Angeles61.1%88.4%8.0%0.5%
2Phineas Banning Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles13.8%37.9%34.3%0.1%
3Broad Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
48Los Angeles19.5%43.0%18.9%0.1%
4Gulf Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles16.0%38.7%17.2%0.1%
5Wilmington Middle Science, Technology, Engineering
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles13.4%35.7%23.6%0.2%
6Wilmington Park Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
41Los Angeles16.6%36.7%20.4%0.1%
7George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles11.5%28.1%18.8%0.4%
8Harry Bridges Span
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles16.7%42.5%20.1%0.3%
9Fries Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles13.3%27.1%23.7%0.2%
10Hawaiian Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles8.6%25.1%18.7%0.1%
11Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles6.7%10.0%50.7%2.1%

Schools in 90744 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 90744

  • 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 Wilmington good?
Wilmington's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.2/100, which is 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.9% 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 Wilmington?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Wilmington is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation with a Scope Score of 94/100 and 61.1% 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 Wilmington schools compare to the state average?
Wilmington elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.2 to 94.0, a 67.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 11 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.