Compton Unified School District
School District · Compton, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
35
21 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
35
21 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Evaluating Compton Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Compton Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Compton Early College High
Compton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tibby Elementary
Compton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Davis Middle
Compton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#221 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,415
+$2,768 vs California median
District size
16,738 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Compton Unified ranks #221 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Compton Unified's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 33 schools. Its top-rated schools are Compton Early College High (9.0/10), Tibby Elementary (8.5/10), and Davis Middle (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Compton Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +24.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Compton Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Compton Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (33 of 35). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compton Early College High | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Tibby Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Davis Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Whaley Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Mayo Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Mckinley Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Willowbrook Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Manuel Dominguez High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Martin Luther King Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Bunche Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 35 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Compton Unified
Compton Unified is a Compton, California school district serving 35 schools. The district educates 16,738 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. The district invests $20,415 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Compton Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Compton Early College High, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Compton Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Compton Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Compton Unified with test data.
Schools in Compton Unified
35 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
Other Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Compton
- Total Enrollment
- 16,738
- Teachers (FTE)
- 696
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Compton Unified?
Compton Unified has 35 schools in total — 21 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Compton Unified?
The average composite rating for Compton Unified is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Compton Unified?
Compton Unified spends $20,415 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Compton Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Compton Unified is 24:1.
What is the top-rated school in Compton Unified?
Compton Early College High is the highest-rated school in Compton Unified with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Compton Unified?
Across schools in Compton Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Compton Unified compare to other districts in California?
Compton Unified has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 35 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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