Schools in 90021 — Los Angeles, California: 6 schools. Average score 23.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90021 has 6 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 21.2/100 — 23.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 9.4 to 32.7, a 23.3-point spread.
How 90021 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ninth Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 33 and 5.7% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 90021 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90021 averages 53.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90021 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90021 | Los Angeles | 6 | Needs Support 21.2/100 | — |
| 90022 | Los Angeles | 19 | Developing 39.1/100 | +17.9 |
| 90019 | Los Angeles | 8 | Developing 43.2/100 | +22.0 |
| 90023 | Los Angeles | 14 | Developing 41.3/100 | +20.1 |
| 90018 | Los Angeles | 9 | Developing 39.7/100 | +18.5 |
| 90024 | Los Angeles | 3 | Solid 64.4/100 | +43.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90021
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90021 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 90021
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 5.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 2 | Para Los Niños Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 7.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | Para Los Niños Charter Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 11.9% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 4 | Metropolitan Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 5 | Tri-C Community Day Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 2.7% | Needs Support 10/100 |
| 6 | Central High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 90021 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.
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