Schools in 90036 — Los Angeles, California
90036 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.8 — 1.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.5 to 51.1, a 14.6-point spread.
How 90036 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hancock Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 37.9% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 18.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90036. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90036 averages 40.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90036 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 90036
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock Park Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Wilshire Crest Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Whitman Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 37/100 |
Schools in 90036 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 90036
- 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
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