Schools in 91406 — Lake Balboa, California: 13 schools. Average score 3.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
91406 has 13 ranked schools in Lake Balboa, averaging a Scope Score of 41.1/100 — 3.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.9 to 63.3, a 48.4-point spread.
How 91406 schools perform
The top-ranked school is High Tech LA with a Scope Score of 63 and 30.7% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 5.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91406. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91406 averages 24.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 91406 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91406 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91406 | Lake Balboa | 13 | Developing 41.1/100 | — |
| 91405 | Van Nuys | 8 | Developing 40.2/100 | -0.9 |
| 91402 | Panorama City | 11 | Developing 41.1/100 | -0.0 |
| 91401 | Van Nuys | 7 | Developing 41.4/100 | +0.3 |
| 91411 | Van Nuys | 6 | Developing 46.2/100 | +5.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 91406
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91406 is classified as On the Rise — 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 91406
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Tech LA Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 30.7% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.2% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Birmingham Community Charter High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Lemay Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 20.4% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Stagg Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | William Mulholland Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Cohasset Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 11.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 8 | Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | Anatola Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 39/100 |
| 10 | Bassett Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 36/100 |
| 11 | Gault Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 12 | Magnolia Science Academy 2 Los Angeles County Office of Education On the Rise | 5.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | Independence Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 91406 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