Schools in 90038 — Los Angeles, California: 90038 schools average near the state. The 6.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90038 has 4 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 43.9/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 41.0 to 47.6, a 6.6-point spread.
How 90038 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Vine Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 19.2% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 5.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90038. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90038 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90038 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90038 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90038 | Los Angeles | 4 | Developing 43.9/100 | — |
| 90037 | Los Angeles | 11 | Developing 40.8/100 | -3.1 |
| 90039 | Los Angeles | 5 | Solid 59.1/100 | +15.2 |
| 90036 | Los Angeles | 3 | Developing 41.3/100 | -2.6 |
| 90040 | City Of Commerce | 3 | Needs Support 26.4/100 | -17.5 |
| 90035 | Los Angeles | 4 | Developing 48.5/100 | +4.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90038
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90038 is classified as 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 90038
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vine Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 12.0% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Hollywood Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 7.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10.4% | Developing 41/100 |
Schools in 90038 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