Schools in 90802 — Long Beach, California: 4 schools. Average score 12.6 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 32.2/100 — 12.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 25.5 to 37.7, a 12.2-point spread.
How 90802 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Chavez Elementary with a Scope Score of 38 and 11.5% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 90802 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90802 averages 33.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90802 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90802 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90802 | Long Beach | 4 | Developing 32.2/100 | — |
| 90803 | Long Beach | 5 | Solid 59.3/100 | +27.1 |
| 90804 | Long Beach | 6 | Developing 42.1/100 | +9.9 |
| 90805 | Long Beach | 12 | Developing 34.6/100 | +2.5 |
| 90806 | Long Beach | 5 | Developing 33.7/100 | +1.5 |
| 90807 | Long Beach | 7 | Developing 43.4/100 | +11.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90802
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90802 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chavez Elementary Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 2 | Stevenson Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | Franklin Classical Middle Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 9.7% | Developing 30/100 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary Long Beach Unified On the Rise | 3.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
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