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 | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster Elementary Compton Unified Growth Engine | 36.2% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Dominguez High Compton Unified Building Momentum | 16.4% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Compton High Compton Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Whaley Middle Compton Unified Culture First | 20.1% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | Kelly Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 23.0% | Solid 52/100 |
| 6 | Mayo Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 22.3% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | Clinton, William Jefferson Compton Unified Building Momentum | 22.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 8 | Roosevelt Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 22.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 9 | Emerson Elementary Compton Unified Culture First | 18.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 10 | Cesar Chavez Continuation High Compton Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
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