Schools in 90802 — Long Beach, California
90802 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.5 — 15.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.8 to 35.0, a 13.3-point spread.
How 90802 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Chavez Elementary with a Scope Score of 35 and 11.5% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90802 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90802 averages 33.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90802 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90802
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90802 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 90802
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chavez Elementary Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 35/100 |
| 2 | Stevenson Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 3 | Franklin Classical Middle Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 9.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 3.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 90802 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 90802
- 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
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