Schools in 90804 — Long Beach, California
90804 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.4 — 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.9 to 53.0, a 24.1-point spread.
How 90804 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Wilson High with a Scope Score of 53 and 15.4% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90804 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90804 averages 30.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90804 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90804
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90804 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 90804
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson High Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Bryant Elementary Long Beach Unified Growth Engine | 19.1% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Jefferson Leadership Academies Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 17.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Richard D. Browning High Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 5 | Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Willard Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 90804 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 90804
- 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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