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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.

Avg Scope Score
56.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
61.9
28.8 – 90.7
Avg Exceeded %
30.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91325
91325Northridge756.0
91324Northridge455.1-0.9
91326Porter Ranch471.8+15.8
91321Newhall949.5-6.5
91320Newbury Park860.6+4.6
91331Arleta1138.8-17.2

School archetypes in 91325

1 High Ceiling6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91325

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
91Los Angeles72.2%92.4%3.6%0.1%
2Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
63Los Angeles36.0%64.6%13.8%0.1%
3Northridge Academy High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles15.4%43.3%24.1%1.2%
4Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
52Los Angeles31.0%59.6%20.8%0.1%
5Lorne Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
49Los Angeles21.6%46.5%19.9%0.1%
6Andasol Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
49Los Angeles30.8%52.8%22.2%0.1%
7Northridge Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
29Los Angeles7.7%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
  • 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 Northridge good?
Northridge's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.0/100, which is 12.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.7% 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 Northridge?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Northridge is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 72.2% 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 Northridge schools compare to the state average?
Northridge elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.8 to 90.7, a 61.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Northridge?
Northridge has 7 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.