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Schools in 91042 — Tujunga, California: 5 schools. Average score 3.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

91042 has 5 ranked schools in Tujunga, averaging a Scope Score of 41.8/100 — 3.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.0 to 53.7, a 27.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.7
26.0 – 53.7
Avg Exceeded %
12.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 91042 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Verdugo Hills Senior High with a Scope Score of 54 and 22.2% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 91042 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91042 averages 24.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91042 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91042
91042Tujunga5Developing
41.8/100
91040Sunland3Solid
50.3/100
+8.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91042

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91042 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 91042

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Verdugo Hills Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
22.2%Solid
54/100
2Mountain View Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
15.3%Developing
49/100
3Plainview Academic Charter Academy
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
8.6%Developing
42/100
4Pinewood Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
39/100
5Mt. Lukens Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Needs Support
26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 91042Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91042 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 91042

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 91042 (Tujunga) good?
91042 has 5 ranked schools in Tujunga, averaging a Scope Score of 41.8/100 — 3.1 points below the state average. 12.6% 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 91042?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91042 is Verdugo Hills Senior High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 22.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91042 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91042 average a Scope Score of 41.8/100 — 3.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 12.6% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91042?
Zip code 91042 has 5 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.