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Schools in 90745 — Carson, California

90745 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3 — 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.1 to 62.6, a 35.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.5
27.1 – 62.6
Avg Exceeded %
19.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 90745 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson H with a Scope Score of 63 and 12.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90745 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 90745 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90745
90745Carson1349.3
90744Wilmington1145.2-4.1
90746Carson839.8-9.5
90755Signal Hill342.7-6.6

School archetypes in 90745

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90745 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 90745

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson H
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
63Los Angeles12.9%37.5%19.7%0.8%
2Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles17.9%52.8%19.8%0.5%
3Carson Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles19.7%48.6%21.7%0.2%
4Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
57Los Angeles37.2%64.0%14.5%0.1%
5Carson Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
55Los Angeles28.7%55.0%20.3%0.1%
6Caroldale Learning Community
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles26.1%46.8%16.0%0.3%
7Bonita Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
50Los Angeles21.6%43.8%20.0%0.1%
8Del Amo Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles16.2%43.5%17.8%0.2%
9Catskill Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles18.9%49.6%17.6%0.1%
10Stephen M. White Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles19.2%43.8%19.6%0.0%
11Andrew Carnegie Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles15.4%39.6%16.5%0.2%
12Dolores Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
41Los Angeles15.1%41.2%14.7%0.1%
13Eagle Tree Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles0.0%7.2%52.0%2.1%

Schools in 90745 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 90745

  • 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 Carson good?
Carson's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.3/100, which is 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 19.2% 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 Carson?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Carson is Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson H with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 12.9% 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 Carson schools compare to the state average?
Carson elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 19.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.1 to 62.6, a 35.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Carson?
Carson has 13 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.