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Schools in ZIP code 90505

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Schools around ZIP 90505

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2025 · school stage

Elementary schools

The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 90505 run from the 84th to the 98th percentile among the 5,721 California elementary schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

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Top row: one dot per 90505 school, in its band colour. Bottom: each dot is 1 in 100 of the 5,721 California public elementary schools we score. All placed by Scope Score on spring 2025 tests.

Elementary schools in 90505

Statewide percentile
Context

The average elementary school in ZIP code 90505 had 7 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2024–25; the average California elementary school had 18 in 100.

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.

2025 · school stage

Middle schools

The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 90505 are all at the 95th percentile among the 2,177 California middle schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

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Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
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2Strong
Top row: one dot per 90505 school, in its band colour. Bottom: each dot is 1 in 100 of the 2,177 California public middle schools we score. All placed by Scope Score on spring 2025 tests.

Middle schools in 90505

Statewide percentile

Edward J. Richardson Middle and Calle Mayor Middle are at the same percentile; treat that as a tie.

2025 · school stage

High schools

ZIP code 90505 has one public high school we score, South High, at the 89th percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

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Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
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0Solid
1Strong
Top row: one dot per 90505 school, in its band colour. Bottom: each dot is 1 in 100 of the 1,500 California public high schools we score. All placed by Scope Score on spring 2025 tests.

High schools in 90505

Statewide percentile

3 private schools in ZIP code 90505 aren’t shown: they don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them.

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Are the public schools in ZIP code 90505 good?
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 90505 run from the 84th to the 98th percentile among the 5,721 California elementary schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 5 Strong. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 90505 are all at the 95th percentile among the 2,177 California middle schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 2 Strong. ZIP code 90505 has one public high school we score, South High, at the 89th percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 1 Strong. A percentile compares a school with California public schools at the same level that we score; it isn’t a grade. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 90505 rank highest?
Elementary: Walteria Elementary, 98th percentile statewide (Strong). Middle: Edward J. Richardson Middle, 95th percentile statewide (Strong). High: South High, 89th percentile statewide (Strong). Each level is ranked separately, and a few percentiles apart is a tie. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 90505 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 90505 had 7 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2024–25; the average California elementary school had 18 in 100. These are averages of school rates: each school counts once, whatever its size.
Does living in ZIP code 90505 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes organize mail, not school attendance. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Where do these results come from?
California’s state tests (CAASPP) from spring 2025 and chronic-absence rates for 2024–25, both published by the California Department of Education. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations, not official state ratings. Private schools don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them. Methodology and limitations.

Sources & methodology

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25

Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations, not official state ratings. Use them alongside school visits and questions about your child’s needs.

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