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Schools in 90813 — Long Beach, California

90813 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.3 — 3.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.0 to 63.7, a 44.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.6
19.0 – 63.7
Avg Exceeded %
14.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
39.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 90813 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Renaissance High School for the Arts with a Scope Score of 64 and 26.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90813 averages 39.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90813 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90813
90813Long Beach740.3
90815Long Beach866.8+26.5
90810Long Beach736.1-4.2
90808Long Beach1057.6+17.3
90807Long Beach450.4+10.1
90806Long Beach530.5-9.8

School archetypes in 90813

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90813 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 90813

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Renaissance High School for the Arts
Long Beach Unified Strong All-Around
64Los Angeles26.2%50.7%23.9%3.1%
2Polytechnic High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
58Los Angeles17.0%40.9%32.2%2.5%
3Lincoln Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
46Los Angeles23.1%49.3%27.9%1.8%
4Jenny Oropeza Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
32Los Angeles14.4%35.9%38.2%1.0%
5Roosevelt Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
32Los Angeles8.8%30.6%33.6%1.4%
6Whittier Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles10.3%28.2%29.8%0.9%
7Educational Partnership High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
19Los Angeles3.8%17.1%88.7%0.4%

Schools in 90813 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 90813

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.3/100, which is 3.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.8% 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 Renaissance High School for the Arts with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 26.2% 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 40.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 39.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.0 to 63.7, a 44.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 7 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.