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Elementary Schools in Lomita, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 49.0/100

Lomita, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.0/100 — 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet at 59/100, where 35.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lomita schools average 25.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.8
43.0 – 58.8
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Lomita schools compare

Lomita's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0 — 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.0 to 58.8, a 15.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet with a Scope Score of 59 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lomita averages 19.5%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Lomita

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Lomita ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
59/100
2Eshelman Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.6%Developing
45/100
3Alexander Fleming Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
43/100

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.

Private Schools in Lomita

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Margaret Mary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 222 students
19:1Private
Nishiyamato Academy of California
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-9 · 85 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lomita

  • 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 Lomita good?
Lomita's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0/100, which is 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.5% 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 Lomita?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lomita is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 35.2% 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 Lomita schools compare to the state average?
Lomita elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 43.0 to 58.8, a 15.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Lomita?
Lomita has 3 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.

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