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Schools in 91324 — Northridge, California: 91324 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

91324 has 5 ranked schools in Northridge, averaging a Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 42.9 to 68.8, a 25.9-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.9
42.9 – 68.8
Avg Exceeded %
32.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 91324 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies with a Scope Score of 69 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 6.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91324. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91324 averages 18.6%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91324 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91324
91324Northridge5Solid
59.2/100
91325Northridge8Solid
54.8/100
-4.4
91326Porter Ranch4Strong
71.6/100
+12.4
91321Newhall9Developing
47.9/100
-11.3
91320Newbury Park8Solid
58.0/100
-1.2
91331Arleta16Developing
39.2/100
-20.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91324

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 91324

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45.5%Solid
69/100
2Valley International Preparatory High
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
35.7%Solid
69/100
3Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41.6%Solid
67/100
4Calahan Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Developing
49/100
5Napa Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
43/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 91324Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91324 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 91324

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 91324 (Northridge) good?
91324 has 5 ranked schools in Northridge, averaging a Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 14.4 points above the state average. 32.5% 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 91324?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91324 is Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 45.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91324 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91324 average a Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 32.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91324?
Zip code 91324 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.