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Schools in 91040 — Sunland, California: 91040 schools average 5.4 points above the state — but the range is 11.3 points wide.

91040 has 3 ranked schools in Sunland, averaging a Scope Score of 50.3/100 — 5.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 45.1 to 56.3, a 11.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
50.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.3
45.1 – 56.3
Avg Exceeded %
23.3%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.4%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 91040 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Apperson Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 33.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 23.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 91040 averages 21.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91040 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91040
91040Sunland3Solid
50.3/100
—
91042Tujunga5Developing
41.8/100
-8.5
91030South Pasadena5Strong
78.6/100
+28.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 91040

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Apperson Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33.2%Solid
56/100
2Mt. Gleason Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
49/100
3Sunland Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
45/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 91040Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91040 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 91040

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 91040 (Sunland) good?
91040 has 3 ranked schools in Sunland, averaging a Scope Score of 50.3/100 — 5.4 points above the state average. 23.3% 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 91040?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91040 is Apperson Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 33.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91040 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91040 average a Scope Score of 50.3/100 — 5.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91040?
Zip code 91040 has 3 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.

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