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Elementary Schools in San Pedro, California: San Pedro schools average 8.1 points above the state — but the range is 44.6 points wide.

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 51.8/100

San Pedro, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.8/100 — 8.1 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Point Fermin Elementary at 71/100, where 44.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Pedro schools average 25.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.6
25.9 – 70.6
Avg Exceeded %
25.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary11Solid
51.8/100
25.3%+8.1
High3Needs Support
27.8/100
6.5%-19.7
Middle1Developing
34.4/100
11.2%-6.1

How San Pedro schools compare

San Pedro has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.8/100 — 8.1 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Point Fermin Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 44.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Pedro averages 21.7% — above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

Hidden Gem

Despite a 61% free-or-reduced-lunch rate, Point Fermin Elementary posts a Scope Score of 71 — 91th percentile statewide.

School archetypes in San Pedro

4 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in San Pedro

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Point Fermin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
44.8%Strong
71/100
2Park Western Place Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
40.5%Solid
67/100
3San Pedro Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Solid
60/100
4Taper Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
33.1%Solid
60/100
5White Point Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
24.4%Solid
59/100
6Cabrillo Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.1%Solid
57/100
7Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
57/100
8Bandini Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Solid
52/100
9South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
28.9%Solid
50/100
10Leland Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
37/100
11Richard Henry Dana Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
34/100
12Fifteenth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
34/100
13Barton Hill Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.0%Needs Support
26/100
14Angel's Gate (Continuation)
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
12/100
15William J. Johnston Community Day
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
12/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 San Pedro

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.

Mary Star of the Sea High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 406 students
15:1Private
Holy Trinity School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 404 students
14:1Private
Rolling Hills Preparatory
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 217 students
6:1Private
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 199 students
19:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Pedro

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Pedro good?
San Pedro's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.8/100, which is 8.1 points above the state average. 25.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Pedro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Pedro is Point Fermin Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 44.8% 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 San Pedro schools compare to the state average?
San Pedro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.8/100 — 8.1 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 25.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in San Pedro?
San Pedro has 11 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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