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Schools in 90033 — Los Angeles, California

90033 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.4 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.3 to 73.3, a 45.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
45.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.0
28.3 – 73.3
Avg Exceeded %
16.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90033 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roos with a Scope Score of 73 and 31.7% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90033. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90033 averages 24.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90033 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90033
90033Los Angeles12Developing
45.4/100
—
90032Los Angeles10Developing
49.1/100
+3.7
90034Los Angeles8Solid
51.8/100
+6.3
90031Los Angeles9Developing
42.3/100
-3.1
90036Los Angeles3Developing
41.8/100
-3.6
90029Los Angeles4Developing
41.9/100
-3.5

School archetypes in 90033

2 Strong All-Around2 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90033 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 90033

#SchoolExceededScore
1Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roos
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
31.7%Strong
73/100
2Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
28.8%Solid
69/100
3First Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Solid
53/100
4Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Solid
53/100
5Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
47/100
6Murchison Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
42/100
7Breed Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
40/100
8Evergreen Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
39/100
9Sheridan Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
35/100
10Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
34/100
11Utah Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
8.3%Developing
33/100
12Bridge Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
7.0%Needs Support
28/100

Schools in 90033 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 90033

  • 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 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.4/100, which is 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.3% 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 Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roos with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 31.7% 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 45.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.7 points near). The exceeded rate averages 16.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.3 to 73.3, a 45.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 12 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.

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