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Best Schools in West Carson, CA
West Carson, CA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,271 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in West Carson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Carson, CA
The top high schools in West Carson, 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. Phineas Banning Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2486 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Carson, CA
The top middle schools in West Carson, 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. Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (steam) Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1268 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Carson, CA
The top elementary schools in West Carson, 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. Broad Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
7. President Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 391 Students
8. Meyler Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
9. Normont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Carson, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Carson, CA has a total population of 22,232 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Carson, 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 West Carson, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Carson, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Carson, 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 West Carson, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Carson, CA
How many schools are in West Carson, CA?
West Carson, CA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,271 students in total.
How do schools in West Carson perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in West Carson score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in West Carson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Carson?
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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