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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.

Avg Scope Score
40.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.1
28.9 – 53.0
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90804
90804Long Beach6Developing
40.4/100
90803Long Beach5Solid
59.8/100
+19.4
90805Long Beach12Developing
32.1/100
-8.4
90802Long Beach4Needs Support
28.5/100
-11.9
90806Long Beach5Developing
30.5/100
-9.9
90807Long Beach4Solid
50.4/100
+10.0

School archetypes in 90804

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wilson High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Solid
53/100
2Bryant Elementary
Long Beach Unified Growth Engine
19.1%Developing
45/100
3Jefferson Leadership Academies
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
17.0%Developing
43/100
4Richard D. Browning High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
40/100
5Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
33/100
6Willard 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

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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.4/100, which is 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.8% 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 Long Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Long Beach is Wilson High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 15.4% 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 Long Beach schools compare to the state average?
Long Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.9 to 53.0, a 24.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 6 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.