Schools in 90004 — Los Angeles, California
90004 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.6 — 8.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 38.5 to 90.6, a 52.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90004 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Third Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 68.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90004 averages 18.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90004 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90004
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 90004 are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90004
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Third Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 68.3% | Strong 91/100 |
| 2 | Charles H. Kim Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 40.2% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet El Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34.4% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Alexandria Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 29.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Cahuenga Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 31.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 6 | Frank del Olmo Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 18.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 7 | Dayton Heights Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 25.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 24.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 9 | Virgil Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 10 | Harvard Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 14.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 11 | Van Ness Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.6% | Developing 38/100 |
Schools in 90004 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 90004
- 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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