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Compton · 90221

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Foster ElementaryDominguez HighCompton HighWhaley MiddleMayo ElementaryKelly ElementaryLifeline Education CharterClinton, William JeffersonBridges Preparatory AcademyEmerson ElementaryRoosevelt ElementaryThurgood MarshallCesar Chavez Continuation High90221N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

90221 at a glance

90221 (Compton) has 13 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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7 comparable schools · average 46.5/100 · range 32.9–70.0

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 43.6/100 · range 34.3–52.8

High schools

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3 comparable schools · average 46.8/100 · range 31.0–55.4

Explore ZIP codes near 90221

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90262Lynwood151.8 mi
90222Compton91.8 mi
90723Paramount142.3 mi
90220Compton102.3 mi
90805Long Beach122.5 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 90221

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Elementary schools in 90221 · 7 schools

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Foster Elementary
Compton Unified Growth Engine
36.2%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
Mayo Elementary
Compton Unified Growth Engine
22.3%75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100
Kelly Elementary
Compton Unified Growth Engine
23.0%75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100
Lifeline Education Charter
Compton Unified Solid Base
35.3%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
Clinton, William Jefferson
Compton Unified On the Rise
22.6%66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
Emerson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
18.1%44th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100

Middle schools in 90221 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Whaley Middle
Compton Unified Growth Engine
20.1%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles County Office of Education Culture First
8.8%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100

High schools in 90221 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Dominguez High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
16.4%58th percentile · SolidScope Score 55/100
Compton High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
13.5%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 54/100
Thurgood Marshall
Compton Unified Building Momentum
1.5%4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 31/100
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
Compton Unified continuation high school
2.5%38th percentile · DevelopingWithin its own school classScope Score 22/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90221?
This SchoolScope directory lists 13 public schools in 90221 (Compton) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90221?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Foster Elementary (70/100). Middle: Whaley Middle (53/100). High: Dominguez High (55/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90221 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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