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Best Schools in 90248, CA
90248, CA has 24 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,448 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 90248 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90248, CA
The top high schools in 90248, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students
2. Gardena Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students
3. Compton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
4. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 712 Students
5. New Millennium Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Millennium Secondary District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
6. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
7. Moneta Continuation
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90248, CA
The top middle schools in 90248, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Casimir Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Stephen M. White Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
3. Enterprise Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
4. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
5. Robert E. Peary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90248, CA
The top elementary schools in 90248, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
2. Carson Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
3. Towne Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
4. Denker Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
5. Amestoy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
6. Ralph Bunche Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 248 Students
7. One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
8. Ambler Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
9. One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students
10. Mckinley Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 404 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90248, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90248, CA has a total population of 11,156 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90248, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90248, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90248, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90248, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 90248, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90248, CA
How many schools are in 90248, CA?
90248, CA has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,448 students in total.
How do schools in 90248 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 90248 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 90248 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90248?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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