Gardena · 90247

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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90247 at a glance

90247 (Gardena) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

5Elementary schools 2Middle schools

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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State avg.
38.9

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5 comparable schools · average 39.3/100 · range 34.6–42.7

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State avg.
38.6

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2 comparable schools · average 35.7/100 · range 32.1–39.3

Explore ZIP codes near 90247

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
90249	Gardena	4	1.4 mi
90248	Gardena	3	1.7 mi
90504	Torrance	8	2.4 mi
90061	Los Angeles	11	2.7 mi
90746	Carson	9	3.0 mi

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Patterns across the ZIP

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On the Rise 5 Building Momentum 2

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Schools in 90247

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Elementary schools in 90247 · 5 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Denker Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	25.5%	65th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise	16.3%	63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Amestoy Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	23.6%	57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
Gardena Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise	11.7%	57th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Los Angeles Unified On the Rise	12.5%	47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100

Middle schools in 90247 · 2 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Los Angeles County Office of Education On the Rise	12.4%	57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
	Robert E. Peary Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise	9.9%	41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100

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Sources & reporting years

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Data limitations

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90247?

This SchoolScope directory lists 7 public schools in 90247 (Gardena) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 90247?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Denker Avenue Elementary (43/100). Middle: Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena (39/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 90247 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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