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Schools in 91304 — West Hills, California

91304 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.7 — 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.0 to 62.7, a 31.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
48.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
31.0 – 62.7
Avg Exceeded %
25.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 91304 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Pomelo Community Charter with a Scope Score of 63 and 37.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.4% 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 91304 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91304 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91304
91304West Hills548.7
91303Canoga Park431.0-17.7
91302Calabasas765.1+16.4
91306Winnetka636.2-12.5
91301Agoura660.5+11.8
91307West Hills453.9+5.2

School archetypes in 91304

2 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91304 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 91304

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Pomelo Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Solid Base
63Los Angeles37.3%67.0%13.9%0.3%
2Justice Street Academy Charter
Los Angeles Unified Solid Base
59Los Angeles41.4%68.5%15.7%0.3%
3Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
53Los Angeles28.0%51.7%17.7%0.1%
4Nevada Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles12.6%31.6%19.2%0.1%
5Canoga Park Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
31Los Angeles7.8%20.8%21.1%3.5%

Schools in 91304 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 91304

  • 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 West Hills good?
West Hills's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.7/100, which is 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.4% 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 West Hills?
The highest-scoring elementary school in West Hills is Pomelo Community Charter with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 37.3% 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 West Hills schools compare to the state average?
West Hills elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.0 to 62.7, a 31.7-point spread.
How many schools are in West Hills?
West Hills has 5 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.