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Schools in 90805 — Long Beach, California

90805 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.1 — 11.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.6 to 44.1, a 22.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.4
21.6 – 44.1
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90805 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Jordan High with a Scope Score of 44 and 6.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90805 averages 31.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90805 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90805
90805Long Beach12Developing
32.1/100
—
90804Long Beach6Developing
40.4/100
+8.4
90806Long Beach5Developing
30.5/100
-1.5
90803Long Beach5Solid
59.8/100
+27.8
90807Long Beach4Solid
50.4/100
+18.3
90802Long Beach4Needs Support
28.5/100
-3.5

School archetypes in 90805

5 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 90805 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 90805

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jordan High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
6.4%Developing
44/100
2McKinley Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
40/100
3Harte Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
14.9%Developing
37/100
4Addams Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
11.3%Developing
34/100
5Dooley Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
33/100
6Powell Academy for Success
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
13.6%Developing
33/100
7Lindbergh STEM Academy
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
32/100
8Grant Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Needs Support
29/100
9Lindsey Academy
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
8.3%Needs Support
29/100
10King Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Needs Support
29/100
11Captain Raymond Collins
Paramount Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Needs Support
23/100
12Hamilton Middle
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
7.6%Needs Support
22/100

Schools in 90805 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 90805

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Long Beach good?
Long Beach's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.1/100, which is 11.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Long Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Long Beach is Jordan High with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 6.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Long Beach schools compare to the state average?
Long Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.6 to 44.1, a 22.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 12 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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