Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90220

This analysis covers 12 public schools in zip code 90220 (Compton, CA), all part of the Compton Unified district, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment near 3,800 students in a high-need area where over 88% of students on average qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among these schools, Tibby Elementary and Laurel Street Elementary stand out as top performers, ranking in the 77th and 79th percentiles statewide with strong test scores and remarkably low chronic absenteeism below 4%. Davis Middle also excels with a 72nd percentile ranking and near-perfect attendance. In contrast, Walton Middle ranks much lower academically despite having the highest per-student funding, and Compton Community Day High serves a very small, high-need alternative population.

Key takeaways show that school success in this area is closely tied to attendance, with the best-performing schools having the lowest chronic absenteeism. Science proficiency is a district-wide challenge, with scores lagging behind English and math. The data also reveals that higher spending does not automatically lead to better outcomes, as effective use of resources varies significantly between schools with similar student demographics.