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Los Angeles · 90016

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 90016, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

Marvin ElementaryVirginia Road ElementarySusan Miller Dorsey Senior HighColiseum Street ElementaryCienega ElementaryNew Los Angeles Charter ElementaryBaldwin Hills ElementaryNew Los Angeles CharterView Park Continuation90016N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

90016 at a glance

90016 (Los Angeles) has 9 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

The average only tells part of the story.

Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 38.9/100 · range 29.7–54.9

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 28.9/100 · range 28.9–28.9

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 38.2/100 · range 38.2–38.2

Explore ZIP codes near 90016

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90035Los Angeles41.4 mi
90019Los Angeles81.7 mi
90008Los Angeles81.8 mi
90018Los Angeles92.0 mi
90043Los Angeles153.0 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 90016

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Elementary schools in 90016 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Marvin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
32.0%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Virginia Road Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.3%67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Coliseum Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.8%50th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100
Cienega Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.9%48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.7%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
Baldwin Hills Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.2%34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100

Middle schools in 90016 · 1 schools

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New Los Angeles Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.4%33rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100

High schools in 90016 · 2 schools

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Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
3.6%11th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 38/100
View Park Continuation
Los Angeles Unified continuation high school
27.3%51st percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 24/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90016?
This SchoolScope directory lists 9 public schools in 90016 (Los Angeles) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90016?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Marvin Elementary (55/100). Middle: New Los Angeles Charter (29/100). High: Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High (38/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90016 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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