Schools in 91042 — Tujunga, California
91042 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.7 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.5 to 59.8, a 31.2-point spread.
How 91042 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Verdugo Hills Senior High with a Scope Score of 60 and 22.2% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 91042 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 91042 averages 24.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 91042 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91042 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91042 | Tujunga | 5 | 40.7 | — |
| 91040 | Sunland | 3 | 47.3 | +6.6 |
School archetypes in 91042
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91042 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 91042
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verdugo Hills Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 60 | Los Angeles | 22.2% | 49.5% | 27.6% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Mountain View Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 46 | Los Angeles | 15.3% | 43.8% | 11.5% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Plainview Academic Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 37 | Los Angeles | 8.6% | 21.2% | 13.9% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Pinewood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Los Angeles | 7.6% | 27.9% | 24.2% | 0.2% |
| 5 | Mt. Lukens Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 29 | Los Angeles | 9.1% | 18.2% | 46.5% | 3.4% |
Schools in 91042 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 91042
- 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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