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Schools in 90249 — Gardena, California

90249 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 52.7 — 7.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 37.7 to 61.3, a 23.6-point spread.

How 90249 schools perform

Gardena 90249's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 52.7 — 7.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary with a composite of 61.3 and 38.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 90249 averages 16.4%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
52.7
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
23.6
37.7 – 61.3
Avg Exceeded %
28.8%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
3
With composite scores

How 90249 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 90249
90249 Gardena 3 52.7
90250 Hawthorne 10 44.6 -8.1
90247 Gardena 5 45.3 -7.4
90255 Huntington Park 8 41.6 -11.2
90242 Downey 5 47.4 -5.3
90240 Downey 3 51.8 -0.9

All schools in 90249

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 61.3 38.6% 65.6% 8.8% 0.0%
2 Chapman Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 59.1 34.1% 59.4% 15.8% 0.0%
3 Purche Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 37.7 13.6% 28.7% 24.6% 0.2%

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