Schools in 91040 — Sunland, California
91040 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 40.9 to 55.5, a 14.6-point spread.
How 91040 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Apperson Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 33.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 23.3% 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 91040 averages 21.4%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 91040 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 91040
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apperson Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 56 | Los Angeles | 33.2% | 57.1% | 17.1% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Mt. Gleason Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Los Angeles | 18.4% | 42.4% | 22.1% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Sunland Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 41 | Los Angeles | 18.4% | 36.6% | 25.0% | 0.2% |
Schools in 91040 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.
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