Schools in 90245 — El Segundo, California: 90245 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90245 has 8 ranked schools in El Segundo, averaging a Scope Score of 58.8/100 — 14.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.9 to 77.4, a 55.5-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90245 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Richmond Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 48.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 90245 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90245 averages 17.8%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90245 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90245 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90245 | El Segundo | 8 | Solid 58.8/100 | — |
| 90247 | Gardena | 7 | Developing 44.7/100 | -14.2 |
| 90242 | Downey | 8 | Developing 41.4/100 | -17.5 |
| 90248 | Gardena | 4 | Developing 34.4/100 | -24.5 |
| 90241 | Downey | 6 | Developing 47.2/100 | -11.7 |
| 90249 | Gardena | 4 | Solid 51.4/100 | -7.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90245
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90245 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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 90245
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond Street Elementary El Segundo Unified Growth Engine | 48.1% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | El Segundo Middle El Segundo Unified Growth Engine | 44.1% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | Center Street Elementary El Segundo Unified Growth Engine | 47.9% | Strong 72/100 |
| 4 | El Segundo High El Segundo Unified Strong All-Around | 42.9% | Strong 70/100 |
| 5 | Da Vinci Science Wiseburn Unified Strong All-Around | 31.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 6 | Da Vinci Communications Wiseburn Unified Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 7 | Da Vinci Design Wiseburn Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 8 | Da Vinci RISE High Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum | 0.7% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 90245 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