Schools in 90720 — Los Alamitos, California: 90720 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90720 has 8 ranked schools in Los Alamitos, averaging a Scope Score of 69.0/100 — 24.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 55.8 to 82.9, a 27.1-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90720 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 72.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 46.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90720 averages 7.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90720 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90720 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90720 | Los Alamitos | 8 | Solid 69.0/100 | — |
| 90717 | Lomita | 3 | Solid 50.9/100 | -18.2 |
| 90723 | Paramount | 14 | Developing 39.0/100 | -30.0 |
| 90715 | Lakewood | 5 | Developing 42.1/100 | -26.9 |
| 90713 | Lakewood | 6 | Developing 48.2/100 | -20.8 |
| 90712 | Lakewood | 9 | Developing 46.8/100 | -22.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90720
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90720 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
All schools in 90720
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack L. Weaver Elementary Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling | 72.3% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling | 58.7% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Rossmoor Elementary Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling | 50.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 4 | Francis Hopkinson Elementary Los Alamitos Unified Building Momentum | 43.9% | Solid 69/100 |
| 5 | Oak Middle Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around | 41.9% | Solid 67/100 |
| 6 | Los Alamitos Elementary Los Alamitos Unified Growth Engine | 37.0% | Solid 63/100 |
| 7 | Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around | 30.5% | Solid 61/100 |
| 8 | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos Unified Building Momentum | 34.6% | Solid 56/100 |
Schools in 90720 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