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Best Public Schools in Compton, CA


At a glance
40
Schools
17,833
Students
6
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedWillowbrook Middle140th of 2,761 California middle schools
Biggest riser
Emerson Elementary up 1,431 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Cesar Chavez Continuation High 17.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
7 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Compton, California, serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 37 schools, primarily within the Compton Unified district, where nearly all schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The district features several standout schools that perform exceptionally well compared to others in the state, including Compton Early College High with a 100% graduation rate and Willowbrook Middle and Tibby Elementary for their strong test scores, all while serving high-need populations. However, performance varies significantly, with some schools like KIPP Compton Community and Cesar Chavez Continuation High facing substantial challenges in test scores and attendance.

Key takeaways show a strong link between low chronic absenteeism and higher academic achievement, and that charter schools like Lifeline Education Charter show mixed results compared to district schools. While the district's graduation rates are above the state average, there is a notable gap in science proficiency across most schools, and middle school performance varies widely, with Willowbrook Middle far outperforming others like Walton Middle.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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