Schools in 90011 — Los Angeles, California
90011 has 24 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.0 — 7.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.9 to 55.5, a 43.6-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
36.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.6
11.9 – 55.5
Schools Ranked
24
With Scope Scores
How 90011 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Nava College Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 55 and 13.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90011 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90011 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90011
5 On the Rise1 Growth Engine18 Building Momentum
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 90011 are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine — 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 90011
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nava College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Santee Education Complex Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Ascot Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 20.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Thomas Jefferson Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Dr. Maya Angelou Community High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Quincy Jones Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 7 | Aurora Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 9.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 8 | Twentieth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Harmony Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Dolores Huerta Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 11 | Forty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.4% | Developing 37/100 |
| 12 | Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 9.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Nevin Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 12.0% | Developing 35/100 |
| 14 | Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 8.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 15 | Sally Ride Elementary: A SMArT Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 11.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 16 | Wadsworth Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 17 | Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 7.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 18 | Main Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 7.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 19 | Trinity Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 20 | Hooper Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 21 | Los Angeles Academy Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 22 | Estrella Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 23 | George Washington Carver Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 7.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 24 | Frida Kahlo High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Schools in 90011 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 90011
- 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 Los Angeles good?
Los Angeles's 24 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0/100, which is 7.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.3% 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 Los Angeles?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Angeles is Nava College Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 13.7% 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 Los Angeles schools compare to the state average?
Los Angeles elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.9 to 55.5, a 43.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 24 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.