Schools in 90746 — Carson, California: 9 schools. Average score 5.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90746 has 9 ranked schools in Carson, averaging a Scope Score of 33.5/100 — 5.3 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 90746's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.8 to 45.1, a 24.3-point spread.
How 90746 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ralph Bunche Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 25.8% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 90746's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +67 scale-score points across 3 schools in 90746 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90746 averages 23.1%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 90746's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90746 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90746 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90746 | Carson | — | 9 | 33.5/100 | — |
| 90248 | Gardena | 2.5 | 3 | 42.3/100 | +8.8 |
| 90220 | Compton | 2.6 | 10 | 42.0/100 | +8.5 |
| 90745 | Carson | 2.7 | 12 | 47.6/100 | +14.1 |
| 90247 | Gardena | 3.0 | 7 | 38.3/100 | +4.8 |
| 90222 | Compton | 3.6 | 9 | 47.7/100 | +14.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90746
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All schools in 90746
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Bunche Elementary Compton Unified | 25.8% | 69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100 |
| 2 | Towne Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 25.7% | 67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100 |
| 3 | Annalee Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 22.1% | 65th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100 |
| 4 | Ambler Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 15.8% | 43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 |
| 5 | Leapwood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 10.5% | 41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100 |
| 6 | Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing A Los Angeles Unified | 12.8% | 35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100 |
| 7 | Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment Los Angeles Unified | 13.1% | 12th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Los Angeles Unified | 7.2% | 39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100 |
| 2 | Magnolia Science Academy 3 Los Angeles County Office of Education | 7.2% | 15th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100 |
Schools in 90746 on the map
Open these schools 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