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Schools in 91342 — Sylmar, California

91342 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.1 — 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.4 to 64.8, a 37.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.5
27.4 – 64.8
Avg Exceeded %
16.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 91342 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet with a Scope Score of 65 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91342 averages 27.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 91342 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91342
91342Sylmar13Developing
43.1/100
91343North Hills13Developing
40.7/100
-2.5
91340San Fernando13Developing
41.7/100
-1.4
91344Granada Hills13Solid
50.0/100
+6.9
91335Tarzana14Developing
39.0/100
-4.1
91350Saugus7Solid
57.9/100
+14.8

School archetypes in 91342

3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 91342 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (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 91342

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
65/100
2Brainard Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
31.4%Solid
55/100
3Sylmar Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Solid
54/100
4Harding Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
23.0%Solid
50/100
5Sylmar Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
17.4%Developing
43/100
6Dyer Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
43/100
7El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
42/100
8Osceola Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
41/100
9Olive Vista Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
15.0%Developing
38/100
10Hubbard Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
15.1%Developing
36/100
11Herrick Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
34/100
12Sylmar Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
12.8%Developing
32/100
13Evergreen Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
27/100

Schools in 91342 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 91342

  • 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 Sylmar good?
Sylmar's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.1/100, which is 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.8% 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 Sylmar?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sylmar is Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 19.1% 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 Sylmar schools compare to the state average?
Sylmar elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.6 points near). The exceeded rate averages 16.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.4 to 64.8, a 37.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Sylmar?
Sylmar has 13 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.