Schools in 90037 — Los Angeles, California
90037 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.0 — 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 50.4, a 22.8-point spread.
How 90037 schools perform
The top-ranked school is West Vernon Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90037 averages 26.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90037 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90037
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90037 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 90037
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Vernon Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 19.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 2 | Manual Arts Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 6.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Menlo Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 6.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Fifty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 6 | Normandie Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 90037 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 90037
- 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