Schools in 90262 — Lynwood, California: 15 schools. Average score 6.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90262 has 15 ranked schools in Lynwood, averaging a Scope Score of 34.0/100 — 6.9 points below the state average of 40.9 (a state average weighted to 90262's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.5 to 53.4, a 33.0-point spread.
How 90262 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 53 and 14.9% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 90262's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +79 scale-score points across 13 schools in 90262 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90262 averages 33.8%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 90262's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90262 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90262 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90262 | Lynwood | — | 15 | 34.0/100 | — |
| 90280 | South Gate | 1.8 | 23 | 40.6/100 | +6.6 |
| 90221 | Compton | 1.9 | 12 | 46.1/100 | +12.1 |
| 90222 | Compton | 2.0 | 9 | 47.7/100 | +13.8 |
| 90002 | Los Angeles | 2.9 | 10 | 34.7/100 | +0.7 |
| 90723 | Paramount | 2.9 | 14 | 33.7/100 | -0.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90262
Hidden gems: 8 schools in 90262 are classified as On the Rise (7) 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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (13)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Lynwood Unified Growth Engine | 24.1% | Solid 48/100 |
| 2 | Helen Keller Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 14.5% | Solid 42/100 |
| 3 | Janie P. Abbott Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 15.3% | Solid 36/100 |
| 4 | Will Rogers Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 15.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 13.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Mark Twain Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | 17.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Soleil Academy Charter Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Rosa Parks Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 29/100 |
| 9 | Lindbergh Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 9.8% | Developing 28/100 |
| 10 | Lugo Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | 8.5% | Developing 28/100 |
| 11 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 27/100 |
| 12 | Wilson Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 13 | Roosevelt Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Needs Support 23/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Antonio Firebaugh High Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | 14.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Lynwood High Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 53/100 |
| 3 | Vista High Lynwood Unified continuation high school | 0.9% | Developing 20/100 · 32nd in class |
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.
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