Schools in 90808 — Long Beach, California: 90808 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90808 has 10 ranked schools in Long Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 56.5/100 — 11.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.3 to 69.2, a 32.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90808 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High with a Scope Score of 69 and 32.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 34.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 4.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90808. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90808 averages 15.7%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90808 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90808 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90808 | Long Beach | 10 | Solid 56.5/100 | — |
| 90807 | Long Beach | 7 | Developing 43.4/100 | -13.1 |
| 90806 | Long Beach | 5 | Developing 33.7/100 | -22.9 |
| 90810 | Long Beach | 8 | Developing 35.9/100 | -20.6 |
| 90805 | Long Beach | 12 | Developing 34.6/100 | -21.9 |
| 90804 | Long Beach | 6 | Developing 42.1/100 | -14.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90808
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90808 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 90808
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High Long Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 32.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Newcomb Academy Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 45.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 3 | Henry Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 37.1% | Solid 63/100 |
| 4 | Carver Elementary Long Beach Unified Solid Base | 41.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 5 | Burcham Elementary Long Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 41.1% | Solid 60/100 |
| 6 | Helen Keller Middle Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 7 | Cubberley K-8 Long Beach Unified Solid Base | 47.0% | Solid 55/100 |
| 8 | Marshall Academy of the Arts Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 26.5% | Solid 51/100 |
| 9 | Bancroft Middle Long Beach Unified Growth Engine | 21.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | Twain Elementary Long Beach Unified Building Momentum | 21.2% | Developing 36/100 |
Schools in 90808 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