Schools in 90249 — Gardena, California: 90249 schools average 6.6 points above the state — but the range is 33.5 points wide.
90249 has 4 ranked schools in Gardena, averaging a Scope Score of 51.4/100 — 6.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.7 to 65.2, a 33.5-point spread.
How 90249 schools perform
The top-ranked school is One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 41.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 26.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90249 averages 18.3%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90249 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90249 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90249 | Gardena | 4 | Solid 51.4/100 | — |
| 90248 | Gardena | 4 | Developing 34.4/100 | -17.0 |
| 90250 | Hawthorne | 18 | Developing 43.0/100 | -8.5 |
| 90247 | Gardena | 7 | Developing 44.7/100 | -6.7 |
| 90245 | El Segundo | 8 | Solid 58.8/100 | +7.4 |
| 90255 | Huntington Park | 28 | Developing 40.4/100 | -11.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90249
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90249 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 90249
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 41.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Chapman Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 34.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum | 15.6% | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | Purche Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 90249 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