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Schools in 90008 — Los Angeles, California: 90008 schools average near the state. The 46.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

90008 has 9 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 44.7/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.9 to 65.1, a 46.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
44.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.2
18.9 – 65.1
Avg Exceeded %
13.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 90008 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Iovine and Young Center with a Scope Score of 65 and 30.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90008 averages 27.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90008 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90008
90008Los Angeles9Developing
44.7/100
90007Los Angeles17Developing
44.4/100
-0.3
90006Los Angeles7Developing
39.7/100
-5.0
90005Los Angeles12Developing
45.8/100
+1.1
90011Los Angeles33Developing
38.6/100
-6.1
90004Los Angeles15Solid
50.8/100
+6.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90008

1 Culture First1 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90008 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90008

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Iovine and Young Center
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
30.8%Solid
65/100
2CATCH Prep Charter High, Inc.
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
20.7%Solid
55/100
3New Heights Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Solid
52/100
4Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
48/100
5Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
46/100
6Stella Middle Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
9.1%Developing
44/100
7Hillcrest Drive Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
39/100
8Audubon Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Developing
36/100
9Marlton
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
19/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 90008Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90008 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 90008

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 90008 (Los Angeles) good?
90008 has 9 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 44.7/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average. 13.4% 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 90008?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90008 is Iovine and Young Center with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 30.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90008 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90008 average a Scope Score of 44.7/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 13.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90008?
Zip code 90008 has 9 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.