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.
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
School archetypes in 91342
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.
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All schools in 91342
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.1% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Brainard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 31.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Sylmar Charter High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Harding Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 23.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 5 | Sylmar Leadership Academy Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 17.4% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Dyer Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | El Dorado Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | Osceola Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 9 | Olive Vista Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 15.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Hubbard Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 11 | Herrick Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 12 | Sylmar Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 12.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 13 | Evergreen 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
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