Schools in 90280 — South Gate, California: 25 schools. Average score 2.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90280 has 25 ranked schools in South Gate, averaging a Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 2.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.9 to 60.6, a 51.8-point spread.
How 90280 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Aspire Firestone Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 61 and 15.2% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 3.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90280. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90280 averages 26.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90280 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90280 | South Gate | 25 | Developing 42.7/100 | — |
| 90278 | Redondo Beach | 6 | Solid 66.8/100 | +24.2 |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach | 6 | Solid 62.5/100 | +19.9 |
| 90275 | Rancho Palos Verdes | 10 | Strong 70.9/100 | +28.3 |
| 90274 | Palos Verdes Estates | 7 | Strong 73.5/100 | +30.9 |
| 90272 | Pacific Palisades | 3 | Solid 67.0/100 | +24.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90280
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 90280 are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (3) — 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 90280
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspire Firestone Academy Charter Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 15.2% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Bryson Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | Willow Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 17.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | International Studies Learning Center at Legacy Hi Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 16.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 6 | Victoria Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | South East High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.4% | Developing 50/100 |
| 8 | State Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 13.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 9 | Montara Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | South Gate Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 11 | Tweedy Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 12 | Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School C Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 45/100 |
| 13 | Stanford Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 24.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 14 | South Gate Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 44/100 |
| 15 | Aspire Gateway Academy Charter Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 43/100 |
| 16 | Independence Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 17 | Liberty Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 16.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 18 | San Miguel Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 13.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 19 | Madison Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 16.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 20 | KIPP Corazon Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 15.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 21 | San Gabriel Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 22 | Southeast Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 6.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 23 | Hollydale Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 24 | Odyssey Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 12/100 |
| 25 | Simon Rodia Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 90280 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