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Schools in 90012 — Los Angeles, California: 90012 schools average 3.4 points above the state — but the range is 42.9 points wide.

90012 has 5 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 48.2/100 — 3.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 25.4 to 68.3, a 42.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
48.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.9
25.4 – 68.3
Avg Exceeded %
24.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 90012 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Downtown Business High with a Scope Score of 68 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 13.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90012. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90012 averages 22.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90012 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90012
90012Los Angeles5Developing
48.2/100
90011Los Angeles33Developing
38.6/100
-9.6
90015Los Angeles6Developing
39.4/100
-8.8
90008Los Angeles9Developing
44.7/100
-3.5
90016Los Angeles9Developing
41.7/100
-6.5
90007Los Angeles17Developing
44.4/100
-3.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90012

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90012

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Downtown Business High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Solid
68/100
2Solano Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32.9%Solid
57/100
3Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
54/100
4Castelar Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Developing
36/100
5Ann Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 90012Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90012 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 90012

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 90012 (Los Angeles) good?
90012 has 5 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 48.2/100 — 3.4 points above the state average. 24.0% 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 90012?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90012 is Downtown Business High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 43.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90012 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90012 average a Scope Score of 48.2/100 — 3.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 24.0% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90012?
Zip code 90012 has 5 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.