Schools in 90746 — Carson, California
90746 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.8 — 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.2 to 51.6, a 28.3-point spread.
How 90746 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ralph Bunche Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 25.8% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90746. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90746 averages 22.7%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 90746 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90746
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90746 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 90746
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Bunche Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 52 | Los Angeles | 25.8% | 55.0% | 10.5% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Towne Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 25.7% | 49.6% | 22.2% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Annalee Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 49 | Los Angeles | 22.1% | 43.5% | 15.1% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Ambler Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 15.8% | 37.7% | 20.8% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Leapwood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 10.5% | 37.3% | 21.2% | 0.2% |
| 6 | Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing A Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Los Angeles | 12.8% | 35.0% | 16.4% | 0.2% |
| 7 | Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Los Angeles | 7.2% | 30.6% | 20.8% | 0.7% |
| 8 | Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Los Angeles | 13.1% | 28.1% | 54.9% | 0.3% |
Schools in 90746 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 90746
- 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