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Schools in 90701 — Artesia, California: 90701 schools average 2.9 points above the state — but the range is 21.1 points wide.

90701 has 3 ranked schools in Artesia, averaging a Scope Score of 47.8/100 — 2.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.9 to 61.0, a 21.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
47.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.1
39.9 – 61.0
Avg Exceeded %
25.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90701 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 37.6% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 5.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90701. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90701 averages 9.2%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90701 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90701
90701Artesia3Developing
47.8/100
90703Cerritos14Solid
63.3/100
+15.6
90706Bellflower9Developing
43.3/100
-4.5
90710Harbor City5Developing
43.9/100
-3.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90701

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 90701

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
ABC Unified Strong All-Around
37.6%Solid
61/100
2Niemes (John H.) Elementary
ABC Unified Culture First
20.9%Developing
42/100
3Burbank (Luther) Elementary
ABC Unified Culture First
17.0%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 90701Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90701 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 90701

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 90701 (Artesia) good?
90701 has 3 ranked schools in Artesia, averaging a Scope Score of 47.8/100 — 2.9 points above the state average. 25.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 90701?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90701 is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 37.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90701 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90701 average a Scope Score of 47.8/100 — 2.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 25.2% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90701?
Zip code 90701 has 3 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.