Schools in 90806 — Long Beach, California
90806 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.5 — 13.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.5 to 39.0, a 16.5-point spread.
How 90806 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lafayette Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 16.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90806 averages 30.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90806 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90806
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90806 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 90806
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 16.7% | 39.3% | 28.7% | 2.1% |
| 2 | Birney Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 19.6% | 42.5% | 28.4% | 1.5% |
| 3 | Bobbie Smith Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 31 | Los Angeles | 13.8% | 32.8% | 29.2% | 3.3% |
| 4 | Washington Middle Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 23 | Los Angeles | 6.2% | 24.6% | 39.0% | 12.3% |
| 5 | Robinson Academy Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 22 | Los Angeles | 5.4% | 19.4% | 26.2% | 8.7% |
Schools in 90806 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 90806
- 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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