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Schools in 90805 — Long Beach, California: 12 schools. Average score 10.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

90805 has 12 ranked schools in Long Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.1 to 44.8, a 21.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.7
23.1 – 44.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 90805 schools perform

The top-ranked school is McKinley Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 15.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90805 averages 31.0%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90805 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90805
90805Long Beach12Developing
34.6/100
90804Long Beach6Developing
42.1/100
+7.5
90806Long Beach5Developing
33.7/100
-1.0
90803Long Beach5Solid
59.3/100
+24.6
90807Long Beach7Developing
43.4/100
+8.7
90802Long Beach4Developing
32.2/100
-2.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90805

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1McKinley Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
45/100
2Harte Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
14.9%Developing
42/100
3Jordan High
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
6.4%Developing
39/100
4Addams Elementary
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
11.3%Developing
37/100
5Powell Academy for Success
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
13.6%Developing
36/100
6Lindbergh STEM Academy
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
36/100
7Dooley Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
34/100
8King Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
34/100
9Grant Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
32/100
10Lindsey Academy
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
8.3%Developing
32/100
11Hamilton Middle
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
7.6%Needs Support
25/100
12Captain Raymond Collins
Paramount Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Needs Support
23/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schools in 90805Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 90805 (Long Beach) good?
90805 has 12 ranked schools in Long Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average. 11.1% 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 90805?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90805 is McKinley Elementary with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 15.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90805 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90805 average a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90805?
Zip code 90805 has 12 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.