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Long Beach · 90808

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Ernest S. McBride, Sr. HighNewcomb AcademyHenryCarver ElementaryBurcham ElementaryHelen Keller MiddleCubberley K-8Marshall Academy of the ArtsBancroft MiddleTwain Elementary90808N ↑
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90808 at a glance

90808 (Long Beach) has 10 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

6Elementary schools3Middle schools1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 53.3/100 · range 33.2–62.3

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 48.3/100 · range 44.4–52.8

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 76.2/100 · range 76.2–76.2

Explore ZIP codes near 90808

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90713Lakewood61.5 mi
90815Long Beach82.2 mi
90712Lakewood82.3 mi
90715Lakewood52.6 mi
90720Los Alamitos83.1 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 4Solid Base 3Strong All-Around 2On the Rise 1
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Schools in 90808

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Elementary schools in 90808 · 6 schools

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Newcomb Academy
Long Beach Unified Solid Base
45.1%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
Henry
Long Beach Unified Strong All-Around
37.1%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100
Carver Elementary
Long Beach Unified Solid Base
41.8%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
Burcham Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
41.1%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Cubberley K-8
Long Beach Unified Solid Base
47.0%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
Twain Elementary
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
21.2%43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100

Middle schools in 90808 · 3 schools

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Helen Keller Middle
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
28.6%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Long Beach Unified Building Momentum
26.5%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
Bancroft Middle
Long Beach Unified On the Rise
21.1%69th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100

High schools in 90808 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High
Long Beach Unified Strong All-Around
32.6%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90808?
This SchoolScope directory lists 10 public schools in 90808 (Long Beach) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90808?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Newcomb Academy (62/100). Middle: Helen Keller Middle (53/100). High: Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High (76/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90808 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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