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South Gate · 90280

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and MathemaSouth East HighSouth Gate Senior HighAspire Firestone Academy CharterVisual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School CBryson Avenue ElementaryInternational Studies Learning Center at Legacy HiWillow ElementaryVictoria Avenue ElementaryMontara Avenue ElementaryTweedy ElementaryStanford Avenue ElementarySouth Gate MiddleState Street ElementaryIndependence ElementaryLiberty Boulevard ElementaryAspire Gateway Academy CharterSan Miguel ElementaryMadison ElementaryKIPP Corazon AcademySan Gabriel Avenue ElementarySoutheast MiddleHollydaleOdyssey ContinuationSimon Rodia Continuation90280N ↑
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90280 at a glance

90280 (South Gate) has 25 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

16Elementary schools3Middle schools6High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

The average only tells part of the story.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

16 comparable schools · average 37.7/100 · range 24.4–49.2

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 37.8/100 · range 27.1–47.2

High schools

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4 comparable schools · average 54.1/100 · range 48.3–62.9

Explore ZIP codes near 90280

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90262Lynwood151.8 mi
90002Los Angeles102.2 mi
90201Bell Gardens192.2 mi
90255Huntington Park272.5 mi
90059Los Angeles112.9 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 15On the Rise 4Growth Engine 3Strong All-Around 1
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Schools in 90280

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Elementary schools in 90280 · 16 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
15.2%75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100
Bryson Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32.3%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
Willow Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
17.9%69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Victoria Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.1%68th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Montara Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.7%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Tweedy Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
14.2%59th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100

Middle schools in 90280 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
International Studies Learning Center at Legacy Hi
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
16.8%73rd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
South Gate Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
14.1%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
Southeast Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
6.7%29th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100

High schools in 90280 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
28.6%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 63/100
South East High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.4%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 54/100
South Gate Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.1%46th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 51/100
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School C
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.5%34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 48/100
Odyssey Continuation
Los Angeles Unified continuation high school
2.9%11th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 14/100
Simon Rodia Continuation
Los Angeles Unified continuation high school
0.0%6th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 11/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90280?
This SchoolScope directory lists 25 public schools in 90280 (South Gate) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90280?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Aspire Firestone Academy Charter (49/100). Middle: International Studies Learning Center at Legacy Hi (47/100). High: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema (63/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90280 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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