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Schools in 91340 — San Fernando, California

91340 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.7 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.8 to 58.6, a 32.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.9
25.8 – 58.6
Avg Exceeded %
11.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 91340 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice with a Scope Score of 59 and 10.0% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91340. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91340 averages 26.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 91340 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91340
91340San Fernando1341.7
91342Sylmar1343.1+1.4
91343North Hills1340.7-1.1
91344Granada Hills1350.0+8.3
91335Tarzana1439.0-2.7
91331Arleta1138.8-2.9

School archetypes in 91340

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 91340 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 91340

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles10.0%35.4%28.9%0.6%
2Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Arts/Theatre/En
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles16.9%43.0%27.0%0.7%
3San Fernando Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
53Los Angeles12.6%33.4%32.8%0.6%
4O'Melveny Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles27.6%51.0%21.7%0.1%
5Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Technology Prep
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles10.7%33.0%29.8%0.8%
6Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
45Los Angeles16.1%44.1%16.9%0.1%
7Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Academy of Scie
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
44Los Angeles8.4%27.9%29.3%0.6%
8San Fernando Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
42Los Angeles14.6%34.4%17.8%0.1%
9Morningside Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles13.6%29.9%17.6%0.1%
10Mission Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles0.0%6.3%57.2%2.0%
11San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
27Los Angeles5.9%23.3%18.8%0.8%
12San Fernando Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles7.1%22.3%22.2%0.5%
13Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles8.0%23.5%28.3%0.1%

Schools in 91340 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 91340

  • 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 San Fernando good?
San Fernando's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7/100, which is 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.6% 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 San Fernando?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Fernando is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 10.0% 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 San Fernando schools compare to the state average?
San Fernando elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.8 to 58.6, a 32.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Fernando?
San Fernando has 13 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.