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Schools in 90280 — South Gate, California

90280 has 21 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.5 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.6 to 60.8, a 51.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.2
9.6 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
15.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
27.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores

How 90280 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema with a Scope Score of 61 and 28.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.4 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 27.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90280 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90280
90280South Gate21Developing
40.5/100
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90278Redondo Beach6Solid
69.8/100
+29.2
90277Redondo Beach6Solid
64.6/100
+24.0
90275Rancho Palos Verdes10Strong
72.6/100
+32.1
90274Palos Verdes Estates7Strong
77.7/100
+37.1
90270Maywood5Developing
46.0/100
+5.4

School archetypes in 90280

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine17 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90280 are classified as On the Rise (2) 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 90280

#SchoolExceededScore
1Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
28.6%Solid
61/100
2South East High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Solid
55/100
3Bryson Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32.3%Solid
54/100
4South Gate Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Solid
52/100
5Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School C
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
50/100
6Willow Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
17.9%Developing
49/100
7Victoria Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Developing
48/100
8Stanford Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
24.2%Developing
46/100
9Montara Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
45/100
10Tweedy Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
41/100
11Liberty Boulevard Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
40/100
12State Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
13.1%Developing
40/100
13Madison Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
39/100
14South Gate Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
39/100
15Independence Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
14.4%Developing
38/100
16San Miguel Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
13.6%Developing
36/100
17Hollydale
Paramount Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
33/100
18San Gabriel Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
32/100
19Southeast Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
6.7%Needs Support
30/100
20Odyssey Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
13/100
21Simon Rodia Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90280

  • 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 South Gate good?
South Gate's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5/100, which is 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.6% 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 South Gate?
The highest-scoring elementary school in South Gate is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathema with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 28.6% 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 South Gate schools compare to the state average?
South Gate elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 9.6 to 60.8, a 51.2-point spread.
How many schools are in South Gate?
South Gate has 21 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.

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