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Best Schools in 90502, CA
90502, CA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,721 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 90502 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90502, CA
The top high schools in 90502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students
2. Humanities And Arts (harts) Academy Of Los Angeles
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Gardena Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90502, CA
The top middle schools in 90502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen M. White Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
2. Alexander Fleming Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1085 Students
3. Robert E. Peary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90502, CA
The top elementary schools in 90502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Two Hundred Thirty-second Place
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
2. Carson Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
3. Van Deene Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 313 Students
4. Halldale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
5. Caroldale Learning Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 674 Students
6. One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
7. Meyler Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90502, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90502, CA has a total population of 18,977 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90502, 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 90502, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90502, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90502, 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 90502, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90502, CA
How many schools are in 90502, CA?
90502, CA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,721 students in total.
How do schools in 90502 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 90502 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 90502 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90502?
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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