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Schools in 91423 — Sherman Oaks, California: 91423 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

91423 has 3 ranked schools in Sherman Oaks, averaging a Scope Score of 53.1/100 — 8.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 47.6 to 59.5, a 11.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.9
47.6 – 59.5
Avg Exceeded %
31.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 91423 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Dixie Canyon Community Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 31.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 3.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91423. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91423 averages 18.2%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

School archetypes in 91423

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 91423

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
38.4%Solid
60/100
2Riverside Drive Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33.4%Solid
52/100
3Louis Armstrong Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
23.0%Developing
48/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 91423Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91423 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 91423

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 91423 (Sherman Oaks) good?
91423 has 3 ranked schools in Sherman Oaks, averaging a Scope Score of 53.1/100 — 8.3 points above the state average. 31.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91423?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91423 is Dixie Canyon Community Charter with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 38.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91423 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91423 average a Scope Score of 53.1/100 — 8.3 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 31.6% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91423?
Zip code 91423 has 3 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.