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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 36.9/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 90038's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 33.8 to 40.4, a 6.6-point spread.

How 90038 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vine Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 19.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90038 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 90038's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90038 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 90038
90038Los Angeles436.9/100
90028Los Angeles0.6741.9/100+5.0
90046Los Angeles1.8656.1/100+19.2
90004Los Angeles2.11547.6/100+10.7
90029Los Angeles2.2437.3/100+0.4
90005Los Angeles2.61241.8/100+4.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90038

2 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90038 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90038

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range33.8 – 40.4
6.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 37.5/1003 ranked elementary schools2 Solid, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Vine Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.2%61st percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
2Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
12.0%56th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
3Hollywood Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
7.6%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 35.3/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
10.4%48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 90038Methodology · Explore all schools

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 90038

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 90038 (Los Angeles) good?
90038 has 4 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 36.9/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 90038's own mix of school levels. 12.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 90038?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90038 is Vine Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 19.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90038 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90038 average a Scope Score of 36.9/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 90038's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 12.3% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 90038?
Zip code 90038 has 4 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.