Schools in 90230 — Culver City, California
90230 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.1 — 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.6 to 69.8, a 38.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90230 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Farragut Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 48.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90230 averages 18.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90230 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90230
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90230 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 90230
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farragut Elementary Culver City Unified Building Momentum | 48.3% | Solid 70/100 |
| 2 | Culver City High Culver City Unified Strong All-Around | 32.8% | Solid 70/100 |
| 3 | El Marino Elementary Culver City Unified Strong All-Around | 47.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 4 | Braddock Drive Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 46.7% | Solid 64/100 |
| 5 | El Rincon Elementary Culver City Unified Building Momentum | 40.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 6 | Playa del Rey Elementary Los Angeles Unified Solid Base | 38.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 7 | Culver City Middle Culver City Unified Building Momentum | 28.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 8 | Stoner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 14.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | Culver Park High Culver City Unified Building Momentum | 3.3% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 90230 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 90230
- 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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