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Schools in 90755 — Signal Hill, California: 90755 schools average near the state. The 27.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

90755 has 3 ranked schools in Signal Hill, averaging a Scope Score of 45.8/100 — within 1.0 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.3 to 56.1, a 27.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
45.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.9
28.3 – 56.1
Avg Exceeded %
21.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 90755 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Alvarado Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 30.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90755 averages 26.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90755 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90755
90755Signal Hill3Developing
45.8/100
—
90746Carson9Developing
39.3/100
-6.5
90745Carson13Developing
48.8/100
+3.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 90755

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Alvarado Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
30.4%Solid
56/100
2Signal Hill Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
53/100
3Jessie Nelson Academy
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Needs Support
28/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 90755Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90755 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 90755

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 90755 (Signal Hill) good?
90755 has 3 ranked schools in Signal Hill, averaging a Scope Score of 45.8/100 — within 1.0 points of the state average. 21.8% 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 90755?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90755 is Alvarado Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 30.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90755 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90755 average a Scope Score of 45.8/100 — within 1.0 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 21.8% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90755?
Zip code 90755 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.

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