Schools in 91356 — Tarzana, California
91356 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.3 — 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.6 to 67.7, a 26.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91356 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle with a Scope Score of 68 and 43.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 91356 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 91356 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91356
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91356 is classified as 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 91356
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 68 | Los Angeles | 43.3% | 64.0% | 16.0% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 59 | Los Angeles | 34.5% | 62.5% | 20.6% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Nestle Avenue Charter Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Los Angeles | 29.6% | 52.6% | 19.0% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Tarzana Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 42 | Los Angeles | 17.6% | 45.0% | 27.7% | 0.2% |
Schools in 91356 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 91356
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