Schools in 90247 — Gardena, California: 90247 schools average near the state. The 10.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90247 has 7 ranked schools in Gardena, averaging a Scope Score of 44.7/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 37.6 to 48.4, a 10.8-point spread.
How 90247 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Denker Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 25.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90247 averages 20.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90247 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90247 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90247 | Gardena | 7 | Developing 44.7/100 | — |
| 90248 | Gardena | 4 | Developing 34.4/100 | -10.3 |
| 90245 | El Segundo | 8 | Solid 58.8/100 | +14.2 |
| 90249 | Gardena | 4 | Solid 51.4/100 | +6.7 |
| 90250 | Hawthorne | 18 | Developing 43.0/100 | -1.7 |
| 90242 | Downey | 8 | Developing 41.4/100 | -3.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90247
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90247 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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 90247
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denker Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 25.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 16.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Gardena Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 11.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Amestoy Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum | 12.4% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Robert E. Peary Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 9.9% | Developing 38/100 |
Schools in 90247 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