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Best Schools in 90280, CA
90280, CA has 51 public schools (12 high, 9 middle, 29 elementary) serving 41,519 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 90280 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90280, CA
The top high schools in 90280, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
2. Warren (earl) High
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3437 Students
3. Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
4. South Gate Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1831 Students
5. International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 928 Students
6. South East High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2057 Students
7. Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 440 Students
8. Paramount High
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3737 Students
9. Huntington Park Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1465 Students
10. Lynwood High
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90280, CA
The top middle schools in 90280, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stauffer (mary R.) Middle
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1332 Students
2. South Gate Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1342 Students
3. Paramount Park Middle
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
4. Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr And Math Acad
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
5. Henry T. Gage Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1195 Students
6. Southeast Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1184 Students
7. Cesar Chavez Middle
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 855 Students
8. Hosler Middle
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
9. Valiente College Preparatory Charter
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Valiente College Preparatory Charter District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90280, CA
The top elementary schools in 90280, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams (spencer V.) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 630 Students
2. Imperial Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 585 Students
3. Bryson Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 731 Students
4. Victoria Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
5. Old River Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 657 Students
6. Stanford Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 397 Students
7. Ward (e. W.) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
8. Willow Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
9. Montara Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 647 Students
10. Hollydale
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 802 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90280, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90280, CA has a total population of 92,746 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 59%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90280, 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 90280, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90280, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90280, 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 90280, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90280, CA
How many schools are in 90280, CA?
90280, CA has 51 public schools: 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 41,519 students in total.
How do schools in 90280 perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in 90280 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 90280 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90280?
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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