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Schools in 91331 — Pacoima, California

91331 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8 — 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.6 to 56.1, a 29.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.6
26.6 – 56.1
Avg Exceeded %
14.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 91331 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vena Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.0% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91331. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91331 averages 22.2%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 91331 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91331
91331Pacoima11Developing
38.8/100
91335Tarzana14Developing
39.0/100
+0.2
91326Porter Ranch4Strong
71.8/100
+33.0
91325Northridge7Solid
56.0/100
+17.2
91324Northridge4Solid
55.1/100
+16.3
91340San Fernando13Developing
41.7/100
+2.9

School archetypes in 91331

2 On the Rise1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91331 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 91331

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vena Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
32.0%Solid
56/100
2Canterbury Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
22.8%Developing
49/100
3Arleta High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
45/100
4Sara Coughlin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
16.2%Developing
41/100
5Hillery T. Broadous Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
38/100
6Beachy Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
37/100
7Telfair Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
37/100
8Pacoima Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
34/100
9Haddon Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
31/100
10Sharp Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
30/100
11Charles Maclay Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
3.9%Needs Support
27/100

Schools in 91331 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 91331

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Pacoima good?
Pacoima's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.8/100, which is 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Pacoima?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pacoima is Vena Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 32.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Pacoima schools compare to the state average?
Pacoima elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.6 to 56.1, a 29.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Pacoima?
Pacoima has 11 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.