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Schools in 90805 — Long Beach, California

90805 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.1 — 11.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.6 to 44.1, a 22.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.4
21.6 – 44.1
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90805 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Jordan High with a Scope Score of 44 and 6.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90805 averages 31.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90805 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90805
90805Long Beach1232.1
90804Long Beach640.4+8.4
90806Long Beach530.5-1.5
90803Long Beach559.8+27.8
90807Long Beach450.4+18.3
90802Long Beach428.5-3.5

School archetypes in 90805

5 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 90805 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 90805

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Jordan High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles6.4%22.8%28.5%4.6%
2McKinley Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles15.9%39.7%30.2%0.3%
3Harte Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
37Los Angeles14.9%36.5%30.4%2.9%
4Addams Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
34Los Angeles11.3%30.2%31.6%2.6%
5Dooley Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles17.9%39.1%33.2%2.3%
6Powell Academy for Success
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
33Los Angeles13.6%34.3%32.5%5.1%
7Lindbergh STEM Academy
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles7.5%29.1%27.0%5.5%
8Grant Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
29Los Angeles10.8%30.1%35.8%2.1%
9Lindsey Academy
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
29Los Angeles8.3%29.2%21.9%10.1%
10King Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
29Los Angeles10.0%28.6%33.4%0.8%
11Captain Raymond Collins
Paramount Unified Building Momentum
23Los Angeles9.0%23.8%30.9%3.6%
12Hamilton Middle
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
22Los Angeles7.6%26.5%36.2%9.9%

Schools in 90805 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 90805

  • 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 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.1/100, which is 11.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.1% 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 Jordan High with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 6.4% 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 32.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.6 to 44.1, a 22.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 12 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.