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Schools in 90262 — Lynwood, California

90262 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.5 — 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.3 to 54.5, a 33.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.2
21.3 – 54.5
Avg Exceeded %
12.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
35.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 90262 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 55 and 14.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90262 averages 35.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90262 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90262
90262Lynwood15Developing
36.5/100
90260Lawndale12Developing
42.3/100
+5.9
90265Malibu4Solid
60.0/100
+23.6
90266Manhattan Beach7Strong
83.5/100
+47.1
90255Huntington Park17Developing
40.6/100
+4.1
90270Maywood5Developing
46.0/100
+9.5

School archetypes in 90262

4 On the Rise1 Growth Engine10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 90262 are classified as On the Rise (4) or 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 90262

#SchoolExceededScore
1Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
14.9%Solid
55/100
2Lynwood High
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Solid
54/100
3Washington Elementary
Lynwood Unified Growth Engine
24.1%Developing
49/100
4Helen Keller Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
43/100
5Janie P. Abbott Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
38/100
6Will Rogers Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
37/100
7Mark Twain Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
36/100
8Lincoln Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
13.2%Developing
35/100
9Rosa Parks Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
10.9%Developing
31/100
10Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
31/100
11Lindbergh Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
31/100
12Lugo Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
8.5%Developing
31/100
13Wilson Elementary
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Needs Support
28/100
14Roosevelt Elementary
Lynwood Unified On the Rise
7.1%Needs Support
27/100
15Vista High
Lynwood Unified Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 90262 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90262

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lynwood good?
Lynwood's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5/100, which is 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Lynwood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lynwood is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 14.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Lynwood schools compare to the state average?
Lynwood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.3 to 54.5, a 33.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Lynwood?
Lynwood has 15 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.