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Schools in 90222 — Compton, California: 90222 schools average 5.6 points above the state — but the range is 59.0 points wide.

90222 has 9 ranked schools in Compton, averaging a Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 5.6 points above the state average of 42.2 (a state average weighted to 90222's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.9 to 83.0, a 59.0-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 90222 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Compton Early College High with a Scope Score of 83 and 39.2% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 90222's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +70 scale-score points across 4 schools in 90222 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90222 averages 9.2%, below the state average of 19.0%, weighted to 90222's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90222 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 90222
90222Compton947.7/100
90220Compton1.11042.0/100-5.8
90221Compton1.91246.1/100-1.6
90059Los Angeles2.01136.4/100-11.3
90262Lynwood2.01534.9/100-12.9
90061Los Angeles2.31133.2/100-14.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90222

5 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90222 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90222

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range23.9 – 83.0
59.0 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.0% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 37.7/1006 ranked elementary schools3 Solid, 1 Strong, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
31.4%Strong
50/100
2Anderson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
21.1%Solid
44/100
3Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
21.4%Solid
39/100
4Washington Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
19.1%Solid
37/100
5Jefferson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
26.0%Developing
32/100
6ISANA Achernar Academy
Compton Unified On the Rise
3.1%Needs Support
24/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 68.3/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Willowbrook Middle
Compton Unified Building Momentum
45.2%Strong
68/100

High Schools (2)

avg 67.5/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Compton Early College High
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
39.2%Strong
83/100
2Centennial High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Developing
52/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 90222Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90222 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 90222

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 90222 (Compton) good?
90222 has 9 ranked schools in Compton, averaging a Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 5.6 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 90222's own mix of school levels. 23.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 90222?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90222 is Compton Early College High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 39.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90222 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90222 average a Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 5.6 points above the state average of 42.2, a state average weighted to zip code 90222's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 23.7% vs. 20.6% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 90222?
Zip code 90222 has 9 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.