Schools in 90240 — Downey, California: 90240 schools average near the state. The 9.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90240 has 4 ranked schools in Downey, averaging a Scope Score of 51.4/100 — 6.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 46.2 to 55.6, a 9.4-point spread.
How 90240 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Unsworth (Edith) Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.6% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90240. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90240 averages 16.7%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90240 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90240 | Downey | 4 | Solid 51.4/100 | — |
| 90241 | Downey | 6 | Developing 47.2/100 | -4.2 |
| 90242 | Downey | 8 | Developing 41.4/100 | -10.0 |
| 90245 | El Segundo | 8 | Solid 58.8/100 | +7.5 |
| 90247 | Gardena | 7 | Developing 44.7/100 | -6.7 |
| 90248 | Gardena | 4 | Developing 34.4/100 | -17.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90240
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90240 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 90240
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum | 32.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum | 27.0% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Price (Maude) Elementary Downey Unified Growth Engine | 25.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Gallatin Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Developing 46/100 |
Schools in 90240 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