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Schools in 91402 — Panorama City, California

91402 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.8 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.7 to 54.4, a 27.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.8
26.7 – 54.4
Avg Exceeded %
14.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 91402 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Panorama City Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 30.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91402 averages 26.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 91402 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91402
91402Panorama City1039.8
91401Sherman Oaks641.7+1.9
91405Van Nuys434.5-5.3
91406Lake Balboa1038.5-1.3
91411Van Nuys545.8+6.0

School archetypes in 91402

2 Culture First1 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91402 is classified as On the Rise — 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 91402

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Panorama City Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
54Los Angeles30.3%52.6%8.7%0.1%
2Alta California Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles25.0%48.3%25.4%0.1%
3Panorama High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
49Los Angeles11.7%31.0%39.7%0.4%
4Chase Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
42Los Angeles10.9%37.3%9.8%0.1%
5Michelle Obama Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles15.7%35.0%21.3%0.8%
6Liggett Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles17.4%39.0%26.3%0.1%
7Ranchito Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles16.1%39.9%24.4%0.5%
8Vista Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
34Los Angeles7.1%26.4%30.4%0.9%
9Burton Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles6.5%23.5%21.1%0.2%
10Cal Burke High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles4.3%8.7%61.6%1.6%

Schools in 91402 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 91402

  • 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 Panorama City good?
Panorama City's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.8/100, which is 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.5% 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 Panorama City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Panorama City is Panorama City Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 30.3% 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 Panorama City schools compare to the state average?
Panorama City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.7 to 54.4, a 27.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Panorama City?
Panorama City has 10 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.