Schools in 91324 — Northridge, California
91324 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.1 — 11.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 37.7 to 68.3, a 30.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91324 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies with a Scope Score of 68 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.7% 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 6.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91324. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91324 averages 18.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 91324 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 91324
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 68 | Los Angeles | 45.5% | 70.2% | 14.7% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 68 | Los Angeles | 41.6% | 69.9% | 11.9% | 1.1% |
| 3 | Calahan Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Los Angeles | 26.1% | 43.9% | 21.5% | 0.1% |
| 4 | Napa Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 13.7% | 34.4% | 26.6% | 0.1% |
Schools in 91324 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 91324
- 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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