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Schools in 90803 — Long Beach, California

90803 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.8 — 16.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 40.5 to 74.5, a 34.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.1
40.5 – 74.5
Avg Exceeded %
39.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 90803 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Naples Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 55.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 90803 averages 17.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 90803 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90803
90803Long Beach5Solid
59.8/100
—
90802Long Beach4Needs Support
28.5/100
-31.3
90804Long Beach6Developing
40.4/100
-19.4
90805Long Beach12Developing
32.1/100
-27.8
90806Long Beach5Developing
30.5/100
-29.3
90807Long Beach4Solid
50.4/100
-9.5

School archetypes in 90803

1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90803 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 90803

#SchoolExceededScore
1Naples Elementary
Long Beach Unified High Ceiling
55.9%Strong
75/100
2Lowell Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
49.6%Solid
67/100
3Kettering Elementary
Long Beach Unified Solid Base
40.8%Solid
64/100
4Rogers Middle
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
32.4%Solid
53/100
5Mann Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
17.0%Developing
40/100

Schools in 90803 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 90803

  • 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 Long Beach good?
Long Beach's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.8/100, which is 16.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.1% 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 Long Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Long Beach is Naples Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 55.9% 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 Long Beach schools compare to the state average?
Long Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 40.5 to 74.5, a 34.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 5 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.

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