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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.

Avg Scope Score
38.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.5
16.2 – 59.7
Avg Exceeded %
14.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91406
91406Lake Balboa1038.5
91405Van Nuys434.5-4.0
91402Panorama City1039.8+1.3
91401Sherman Oaks641.7+3.1
91411Van Nuys545.8+7.2

School archetypes in 91406

1 Culture First9 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 91406

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
60Los Angeles17.2%45.3%30.5%2.3%
2Stagg Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
46Los Angeles26.9%53.3%19.5%0.1%
3Lemay Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles20.4%48.8%17.1%0.4%
4Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles19.2%44.4%16.1%0.6%
5William Mulholland Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
39Los Angeles13.9%33.8%22.8%0.3%
6Anatola Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles14.1%35.0%23.0%0.2%
7Cohasset Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
37Los Angeles11.1%29.4%14.8%0.1%
8Bassett Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles10.8%28.4%27.3%0.1%
9Gault Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles14.5%36.1%24.6%0.2%
10Independence Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16Los Angeles0.0%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

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 Lake Balboa good?
Lake Balboa's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.5/100, which is 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.8% 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 Lake Balboa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lake Balboa is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 17.2% 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 Lake Balboa schools compare to the state average?
Lake Balboa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.2 to 59.7, a 43.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Lake Balboa?
Lake Balboa 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.