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Schools in 90004 — Los Angeles, California: 90004 schools average 5.9 points above the state — but the range is 79.7 points wide.

90004 has 15 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 5.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.3 to 90.0, a 79.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
50.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
79.7
10.3 – 90.0
Avg Exceeded %
25.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 90004 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Third Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 68.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 90004 averages 20.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90004 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90004
90004Los Angeles15Solid
50.8/100
90003Los Angeles20Developing
38.4/100
-12.4
90005Los Angeles12Developing
45.8/100
-5.0
90002Los Angeles10Developing
40.1/100
-10.6
90006Los Angeles7Developing
39.7/100
-11.0
90001Los Angeles18Developing
42.1/100
-8.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90004

4 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 90004 are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90004

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Third Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
68.3%Strong
90/100
2Charles H. Kim Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
40.2%Solid
63/100
3Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet El
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34.4%Solid
62/100
4Alexandria Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
29.5%Solid
59/100
5Central City Value
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Solid
53/100
6Frank del Olmo Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
18.3%Solid
53/100
7Rise Kohyang High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Solid
51/100
8Cahuenga Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
31.8%Solid
50/100
9Camino Nuevo High #2
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
49/100
10Commonwealth Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
24.6%Developing
46/100
11Virgil Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.5%Developing
45/100
12Harvard Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
14.5%Developing
45/100
13Dayton Heights Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
25.8%Developing
44/100
14Van Ness Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
41/100
15Everest Value
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
10/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schools in 90004Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 90004 (Los Angeles) good?
90004 has 15 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 5.9 points above the state average. 25.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 90004?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90004 is Third Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 90/100 and 68.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90004 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90004 average a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 5.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 25.6% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90004?
Zip code 90004 has 15 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.