Schools in 90029 — Los Angeles, California: 90029 schools average near the state. The 13.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90029 has 4 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 43.8/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 37.6 to 51.2, a 13.6-point spread.
How 90029 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag with a Scope Score of 51 and 27.1% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 90029 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +9.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90029 averages 20.0%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90029 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90029 | Los Angeles | 4 | Developing 43.8/100 | — |
| 90028 | Los Angeles | 7 | Developing 44.3/100 | +0.5 |
| 90027 | Los Angeles | 3 | Solid 61.3/100 | +17.6 |
| 90031 | Los Angeles | 16 | Developing 45.6/100 | +1.9 |
| 90026 | Los Angeles | 17 | Developing 41.8/100 | -2.0 |
| 90032 | Los Angeles | 11 | Solid 51.3/100 | +7.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90029
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90029 are classified as On the Rise (2) 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 90029
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Kingsley Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 16.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Ramona Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 15.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Lockwood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 38/100 |
Schools in 90029 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