Schools in 90260 — Lawndale, California
90260 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 56.0, a 32.2-point spread.
How 90260 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Mark Twain Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.9% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90260. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90260 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90260 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90260
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All schools in 90260
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale Elementary Culture First | 32.9% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Lawndale High Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum | 12.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Leuzinger High Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum | 14.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | Lucille J. Smith Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 23.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Jane Addams Middle Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 20.1% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 16.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | William Anderson Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 22.1% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | William Green Elementary Lawndale Elementary Culture First | 14.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | Will Rogers Middle Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 10 | Centinela Valley Independent Study Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum | 3.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 11 | F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Lawndale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 12 | R. K. Lloyde High Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum | 0.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 90260 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90260
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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