Schools in 90220 — Compton, California
90220 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.2 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.6 to 62.0, a 25.4-point spread.
How 90220 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Laurel Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 41.3% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90220. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90220 averages 5.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90220 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90220
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90220 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 90220
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Street Elementary Compton Unified Solid Base | 41.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Davis Middle Compton Unified Building Momentum | 22.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Tibby Elementary Compton Unified Building Momentum | 36.0% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | Bunche Middle Compton Unified Growth Engine | 13.1% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 16.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Dickison Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Bursch Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 23.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 8 | Longfellow Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 14.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Enterprise Middle Compton Unified On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 37/100 |
| 10 | McKinley Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 13.5% | Developing 37/100 |
Schools in 90220 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 90220
- 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