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Elementary Schools in South Gate, California

Near Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 40.5/100

South Gate, California has 21 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.5/100 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema at 61/100, where 28.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. South Gate schools average 15.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.2
9.6 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
15.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
27.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores

How South Gate schools compare

South Gate's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.6 to 60.8, a 51.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema with a Scope Score of 61 and 28.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in South Gate averages 27.0%, which is below 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 South Gate

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First19 Building Momentum

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

Schools in South Gate ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
28.6%Solid
61/100
2South East High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Solid
55/100
3Bryson Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32.3%Solid
54/100
4South Gate Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Solid
52/100
5Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School C
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
50/100
6Willow Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
17.9%Developing
49/100
7Victoria Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Developing
48/100
8Stanford Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
24.2%Developing
46/100
9Montara Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
45/100
10Tweedy Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
41/100
11Liberty Boulevard Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
40/100
12State Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
40/100
13Madison Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
39/100
14South Gate Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
39/100
15Independence Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.4%Developing
38/100
16San Miguel Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
36/100
17Hollydale
Paramount Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
33/100
18San Gabriel Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
32/100
19Southeast Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
6.7%Needs Support
30/100
20Odyssey Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
13/100
21Simon Rodia Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

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 South Gate

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. Helen Catholic Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 254 students
25:1Private
Kid Town USA Preschool-Montessori Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 16 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about South Gate

  • 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 South Gate good?
South Gate's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5/100, which is 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.6% 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 South Gate?
The highest-scoring elementary school in South Gate is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 28.6% 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 South Gate schools compare to the state average?
South Gate elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 9.6 to 60.8, a 51.2-point spread.
How many schools are in South Gate?
South Gate has 21 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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