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Schools in 90278 — Redondo Beach, California

90278 has 5 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 66.7 — 21.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 64.2 to 71.9, a 7.8-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 90278 schools perform

Redondo Beach 90278's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 66.7 — 21.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Birney Elementary with a composite of 71.9 and 54.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 47.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90278, a signal that early gains may not be sustained.

Chronic absenteeism across 90278 averages 5.9%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
66.7
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
7.8
64.2 – 71.9
Avg Exceeded %
47.8%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores

How 90278 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 90278
90278 Redondo Beach 5 66.7
90277 Redondo Beach 3 68.4 +1.7
90280 South Gate 13 43.7 -22.9
90275 Rancho Palos Verdes 7 70.2 +3.5
90274 Rolling Hills Estates 4 71.2 +4.5
90270 Maywood 4 47.0 -19.7

All schools in 90278

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified
Los Angeles 71.9 54.6% 80.3% 2.9% 0.4%
2 Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified
Los Angeles 66.0 48.9% 78.7% 7.4% 0.7%
3 Lincoln Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified
Los Angeles 65.9 51.0% 75.8% 7.0% 0.2%
4 Madison Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified
Los Angeles 65.3 45.5% 66.0% 6.6% 0.2%
5 Washington Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified
Los Angeles 64.2 39.1% 69.7% 5.5% 0.1%

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