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Schools in 90717 — Lomita, California: 90717 schools average 6.0 points above the state — but the range is 11.3 points wide.

90717 has 3 ranked schools in Lomita, averaging a Scope Score of 50.9/100 — 6.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 47.1 to 58.4, a 11.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
50.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.3
47.1 – 58.4
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90717 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet with a Scope Score of 58 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90717 averages 19.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90717 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90717
90717Lomita3Solid
50.9/100
90715Lakewood5Developing
42.1/100
-8.7
90720Los Alamitos8Solid
69.0/100
+18.2
90713Lakewood6Developing
48.2/100
-2.6
90712Lakewood9Developing
46.8/100
-4.1
90723Paramount14Developing
39.0/100
-11.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90717

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90717 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90717

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
58/100
2Eshelman Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.6%Developing
47/100
3Alexander Fleming Middle
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
17.7%Developing
47/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 90717Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90717 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 90717

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 90717 (Lomita) good?
90717 has 3 ranked schools in Lomita, averaging a Scope Score of 50.9/100 — 6.0 points above the state average. 25.5% 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 90717?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90717 is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 35.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90717 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90717 average a Scope Score of 50.9/100 — 6.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90717?
Zip code 90717 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.