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Elementary Schools in Compton, California

Above Average2024–25 data29 schools · avg 50.1/100

Compton, California has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.1/100 — 6.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Compton Early College High at 83/100, where 39.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Compton schools average 21.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.1
23.2 – 83.3
Avg Exceeded %
21.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
29
With Scope Scores

How Compton schools compare

Compton's 29 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.1 — 6.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.2 to 83.3, a 60.1-point spread.

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

Chronic absenteeism in Compton averages 10.8%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Compton

17 Culture First6 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Compton ranked by Scope Score

#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
3Foster Elementary
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
36.2%Strong
71/100
4Laurel Street Elementary
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
41.3%Solid
62/100
5Davis Middle
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
22.6%Solid
59/100
6Tibby Elementary
Compton Unified Strong All-Around
36.0%Solid
58/100
7Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
31.4%Solid
57/100
8Dominguez High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Solid
57/100
9Compton High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Solid
55/100
10Whaley Middle
Compton Unified Culture First
20.1%Solid
53/100
11Centennial High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Solid
53/100
12Kelly Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
23.0%Solid
52/100
13Mayo Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
22.3%Solid
51/100
14Anderson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
21.1%Solid
50/100
15Clinton, William Jefferson
Compton Unified Building Momentum
22.6%Developing
49/100
16Bunche Middle
Compton Unified Culture First
13.1%Developing
45/100
17Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
16.6%Developing
45/100
18Dickison Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
22.5%Developing
45/100
19Jefferson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
26.0%Developing
45/100
20Bursch Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
23.5%Developing
44/100
21Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
21.4%Developing
44/100
22Washington Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
19.1%Developing
43/100
23Roosevelt Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
22.0%Developing
42/100
24Rosecrans Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
13.2%Developing
42/100
25Emerson Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
18.1%Developing
40/100
26Longfellow Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
14.2%Developing
39/100
27Enterprise Middle
Compton Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
37/100
28McKinley Elementary
Compton Unified Culture First
13.5%Developing
37/100
29Cesar Chavez Continuation High
Compton Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
23/100

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.

Private Schools in Compton

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Our Lady of Victory School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 186 students
19:1Private
Optimal Christian Academy
Amish · Grades Pre-K-8 · 161 students
9:1Private
Epiphany Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 8-12 · 21 students
11:1Private
Mandela Children'S Learning Village
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-7 · 13 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Compton

  • 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 29 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.1/100, which is 6.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.9% 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 50.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.2 to 83.3, a 60.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Compton?
Compton has 29 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.

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