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Schools in 90755 — Signal Hill, California

90755 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.4 to 52.5, a 26.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.1
26.4 – 52.5
Avg Exceeded %
21.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90755 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Alvarado Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 30.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90755 averages 26.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90755 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90755
90755Signal Hill342.7
90746Carson839.8-2.8
90745Carson1349.3+6.6

All schools in 90755

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Alvarado Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles30.4%55.4%28.7%2.5%
2Signal Hill Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
49Los Angeles23.9%48.7%21.3%0.4%
3Jessie Nelson Academy
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles11.3%29.4%29.7%14.4%

Schools in 90755 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 90755

  • 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 Signal Hill good?
Signal Hill's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.7/100, which is 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 21.8% 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 Signal Hill?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Signal Hill is Alvarado Elementary with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 30.4% 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 Signal Hill schools compare to the state average?
Signal Hill elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 21.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.4 to 52.5, a 26.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Signal Hill?
Signal Hill 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.