Schools in 90248 — Gardena, California: 3 schools. Average score 13.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90248 has 3 ranked schools in Gardena, averaging a Scope Score of 35.4/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 48.9 (a state average weighted to 90248's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.7 to 47.4, a 32.6-point spread.
How 90248 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Gardena Senior High with a Scope Score of 47 and 13.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90248 averages 39.1%, above the state average of 21.3%, weighted to 90248's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90248 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90248 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90248 | Gardena | — | 3 | 35.4/100 | — |
| 90247 | Gardena | 1.6 | 7 | 38.3/100 | +2.8 |
| 90504 | Torrance | 1.9 | 8 | 55.5/100 | +20.1 |
| 90249 | Gardena | 2.4 | 4 | 48.5/100 | +13.0 |
| 90746 | Carson | 2.4 | 9 | 33.5/100 | -2.0 |
| 90745 | Carson | 3.2 | 12 | 47.6/100 | +12.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90248
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90248 is classified as 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 90248
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 19.5% | Solid 41/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardena Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | New Millennium Secondary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 39/100 |
| 3 | Moneta Continuation Los Angeles Unified continuation high school | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 · 12th in class |
Schools in 90248 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