Schools in 91406 — Lake Balboa, California
91406 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.5 — 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.2 to 59.7, a 43.5-point spread.
How 91406 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet with a Scope Score of 60 and 17.2% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91406. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91406 averages 25.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 91406 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91406
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All schools in 91406
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 60 | Los Angeles | 17.2% | 45.3% | 30.5% | 2.3% |
| 2 | Stagg Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Los Angeles | 26.9% | 53.3% | 19.5% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Lemay Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 45 | Los Angeles | 20.4% | 48.8% | 17.1% | 0.4% |
| 4 | Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 41 | Los Angeles | 19.2% | 44.4% | 16.1% | 0.6% |
| 5 | William Mulholland Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 13.9% | 33.8% | 22.8% | 0.3% |
| 6 | Anatola Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Los Angeles | 14.1% | 35.0% | 23.0% | 0.2% |
| 7 | Cohasset Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 37 | Los Angeles | 11.1% | 29.4% | 14.8% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Bassett Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32 | Los Angeles | 10.8% | 28.4% | 27.3% | 0.1% |
| 9 | Gault Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32 | Los Angeles | 14.5% | 36.1% | 24.6% | 0.2% |
| 10 | Independence Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 16 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 14.9% | 63.2% | 3.3% |
Schools in 91406 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 91406
- 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
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