Schools in 90802 — Long Beach, California: 4 schools. Average score 13.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90802 has 4 ranked schools in Long Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 25.0/100 — 13.8 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 90802's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.1 to 29.8, a 11.7-point spread.
How 90802 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Chavez Elementary with a Scope Score of 30 and 11.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 90802's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 3 schools in 90802 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 90802 averages 33.3%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 90802's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90802 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90802 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90802 | Long Beach | — | 4 | 25.0/100 | — |
| 90813 | Long Beach | 0.9 | 8 | 38.3/100 | +13.3 |
| 90755 | Signal Hill | 1.8 | 3 | 39.4/100 | +14.4 |
| 90806 | Long Beach | 1.8 | 5 | 27.0/100 | +2.0 |
| 90804 | Long Beach | 2.1 | 6 | 38.6/100 | +13.6 |
| 90803 | Long Beach | 3.2 | 5 | 54.9/100 | +30.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90802
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90802 is classified as On the Rise — 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 90802
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chavez Elementary Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 30/100 |
| 2 | Stevenson Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 29/100 |
| 3 | Edison Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 3.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Classical Middle Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 90802 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