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Schools in 90042 — Los Angeles, California

90042 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.0 — 1.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.2 to 64.1, a 37.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.9
26.2 – 64.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90042 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Richard Riordan Primary Center with a Scope Score of 64 and 41.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90042 averages 22.4%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 90042 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90042
90042Los Angeles12Developing
42.0/100
—
90041Los Angeles5Solid
60.3/100
+18.3
90043Los Angeles8Developing
34.0/100
-8.0
90040City Of Commerce3Needs Support
24.8/100
-17.2
90044Los Angeles14Developing
34.2/100
-7.8
90039Los Angeles5Solid
57.8/100
+15.8

School archetypes in 90042

4 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 90042 are classified as On the Rise (4) or 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 90042

#SchoolExceededScore
1Richard Riordan Primary Center
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
64/100
2San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineer
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Solid
52/100
3Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
22.9%Developing
49/100
4Garvanza Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
22.7%Developing
47/100
5Luther Burbank Middle
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
17.6%Developing
46/100
6Monte Vista Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
14.0%Developing
41/100
7Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
40/100
8Bushnell Way Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
18.0%Developing
40/100
9Aldama Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.1%Developing
40/100
10Yorkdale Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
33/100
11Highland Park Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
26/100
12Annandale Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
7.7%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 90042 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 90042

  • 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 42.0/100, which is 1.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.5% 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 Richard Riordan Primary Center with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 41.0% 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 42.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.8 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.2 to 64.1, a 37.9-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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