Compton · 90221
One ZIP code.Very different school stories.
Explore the public schools listed in 90221, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.
90221 at a glance
90221 (Compton) has 13 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.
SchoolScope analysisSources and methodology →
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
The average only tells part of the story.
Elementary schools
Explore elementary →38.9
7 comparable schools · average 46.5/100 · range 32.9–70.0
Middle schools
Explore middle →38.6
2 comparable schools · average 43.6/100 · range 34.3–52.8
High schools
Explore high →54.0
3 comparable schools · average 46.8/100 · range 31.0–55.4
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How patterns are defined →Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.
Schools in 90221
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Elementary schools in 90221 · 7 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Elementary Compton Unified | 36.2% | 94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100 | |
| Mayo Elementary Compton Unified | 22.3% | 75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100 | |
| Kelly Elementary Compton Unified | 23.0% | 75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100 | |
| Lifeline Education Charter Compton Unified | 35.3% | 74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100 | |
| Clinton, William Jefferson Compton Unified | 22.6% | 66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100 | |
| Emerson Elementary Compton Unified | 18.1% | 44th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Compton Unified | 22.0% | 43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 |
Middle schools in 90221 · 2 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Middle Compton Unified | 20.1% | 82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100 | |
| Bridges Preparatory Academy Los Angeles County Office of Education | 8.8% | 45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100 |
High schools in 90221 · 4 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High Compton Unified | 16.4% | 58th percentile · SolidScope Score 55/100 | |
| Compton High Compton Unified | 13.5% | 54th percentile · SolidScope Score 54/100 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Compton Unified | 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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Read more →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.