Schools in 90221 — Compton, California
90221 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3 — 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.2 to 71.5, a 48.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90221 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Foster Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 36.2% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90221. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90221 averages 19.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 90221 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90221
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90221 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90221
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster Elementary Compton Unified Growth Engine | 71 | Los Angeles | 36.2% | 64.8% | 3.3% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Dominguez High Compton Unified Building Momentum | 57 | Los Angeles | 16.4% | 40.5% | 22.7% | 2.6% |
| 3 | Compton High Compton Unified Building Momentum | 55 | Los Angeles | 13.5% | 42.9% | 33.3% | 3.1% |
| 4 | Whaley Middle Compton Unified Culture First | 53 | Los Angeles | 20.1% | 46.9% | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| 5 | Kelly Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 52 | Los Angeles | 23.0% | 45.2% | 9.0% | 1.1% |
| 6 | Mayo Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 51 | Los Angeles | 22.3% | 44.6% | 10.6% | 0.1% |
| 7 | Clinton, William Jefferson Compton Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 22.6% | 47.1% | 4.6% | 2.3% |
| 8 | Roosevelt Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 42 | Los Angeles | 22.0% | 41.4% | 4.6% | 0.1% |
| 9 | Emerson Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 40 | Los Angeles | 18.1% | 39.3% | 8.8% | 0.1% |
| 10 | Cesar Chavez Continuation High Compton Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Los Angeles | 2.5% | 7.1% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
Schools in 90221 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 90221
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology