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Schools in 90222 — Compton, California

90222 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.9 — 12.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.6 to 83.3, a 40.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
55.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.7
42.6 – 83.3
Avg Exceeded %
26.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

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.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 24.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90222. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90222 averages 7.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 90222 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90222
90222Compton8Solid
55.9/100
90221Compton10Developing
49.3/100
-6.6
90220Compton10Developing
47.2/100
-8.7
90230Culver City9Solid
58.1/100
+2.2

School archetypes in 90222

5 Culture First2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90222

#SchoolExceededScore
1Compton Early College High
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
39.2%Strong
83/100
2Willowbrook Middle
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
45.2%Strong
73/100
3Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
31.4%Solid
57/100
4Centennial High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Solid
53/100
5Anderson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
21.1%Solid
50/100
6Jefferson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
26.0%Developing
45/100
7Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
21.4%Developing
44/100
8Washington Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
19.1%Developing
43/100

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

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Compton good?
Compton's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9/100, which is 12.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Compton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Compton is Compton Early College High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 39.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Compton schools compare to the state average?
Compton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 42.6 to 83.3, a 40.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Compton?
Compton has 8 ranked elementary 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.