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Schools in 90807 — Long Beach, California

90807 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.4 — 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.1 to 64.0, a 32.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
50.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.9
31.1 – 64.0
Avg Exceeded %
29.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 90807 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Los Cerritos Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 44.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.7% 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 90807 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 90807 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90807
90807Long Beach450.4
90806Long Beach530.5-19.8
90808Long Beach1057.6+7.2
90805Long Beach1232.1-18.3
90804Long Beach640.4-10.0
90810Long Beach736.1-14.3

School archetypes in 90807

1 Solid Base1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90807

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Los Cerritos Elementary
Long Beach Unified Solid Base
64Los Angeles44.4%67.2%14.7%0.1%
2Longfellow Elementary
Long Beach Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles35.6%60.7%16.7%1.4%
3Hughes Middle
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles24.7%48.9%18.1%9.6%
4Barton Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles14.0%30.2%33.8%6.3%

Schools in 90807 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 90807

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.4/100, which is 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.7% 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 Los Cerritos Elementary with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 44.4% 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 50.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 29.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.1 to 64.0, a 32.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 4 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.