Schools in 91325 — Northridge, California: 91325 schools average 10.0 points above the state — but the range is 51.8 points wide.
91325 has 8 ranked schools in Northridge, averaging a Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 10.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 34.5 to 86.4, a 51.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91325 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 72.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 29.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 11.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91325. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91325 averages 19.9%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91325 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91325 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91325 | Northridge | 8 | Solid 54.8/100 | — |
| 91324 | Northridge | 5 | Solid 59.2/100 | +4.4 |
| 91326 | Porter Ranch | 4 | Strong 71.6/100 | +16.8 |
| 91321 | Newhall | 9 | Developing 47.9/100 | -6.9 |
| 91320 | Newbury Park | 8 | Solid 58.0/100 | +3.2 |
| 91331 | Arleta | 16 | Developing 39.2/100 | -15.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91325
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All schools in 91325
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 72.2% | Strong 86/100 |
| 2 | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Northridge Academy High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 31.0% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Lorne Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 6 | Andasol Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Magnolia Science Academy 7 Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 8 | Northridge Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Developing 35/100 |
Schools in 91325 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