Schools in 91325 — Northridge, California
91325 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.0 — 12.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.8 to 90.7, a 61.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91325 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 72.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.7% 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 8.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91325. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91325 averages 19.0%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 91325 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91325
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All schools in 91325
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 91 | Los Angeles | 72.2% | 92.4% | 3.6% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 63 | Los Angeles | 36.0% | 64.6% | 13.8% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Northridge Academy High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Los Angeles | 15.4% | 43.3% | 24.1% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 52 | Los Angeles | 31.0% | 59.6% | 20.8% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Lorne Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 21.6% | 46.5% | 19.9% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Andasol Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 30.8% | 52.8% | 22.2% | 0.1% |
| 7 | Northridge Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 29 | Los Angeles | 7.7% | 24.4% | 28.5% | 1.4% |
Schools in 91325 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 91325
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
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- 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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