Schools in 91316 — Encino, California
91316 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.5 — 16.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.7 to 79.1, a 37.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91316 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Academy for Enriched Sciences with a Scope Score of 79 and 58.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91316. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91316 averages 13.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 91316 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91316
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91316 is classified as 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 91316
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy for Enriched Sciences Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 79 | Los Angeles | 58.0% | 80.0% | 7.9% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Encino Charter Elementary Los Angeles Unified Solid Base | 61 | Los Angeles | 42.0% | 68.1% | 13.7% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Emelita Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 42 | Los Angeles | 19.0% | 39.2% | 18.1% | 0.2% |
Schools in 91316 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 91316
- 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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