Very Good
#2895 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Clinton William Jefferson
Elementary School · Compton Unified · Compton, CA
A Compton Unified elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6500 Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton William Jefferson score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clinton William Jefferson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,495/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Compton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,191
Median home value
$541,800
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood MarshallEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Mark KeppelEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Los CerritosEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Howard TannerEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Compton Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #17 of 33
- District spending per student
- $20,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton William Jefferson is listed in Compton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton William Jefferson
Clinton William Jefferson is a public elementary school in Compton, CA, part of Compton Unified, serving approximately 758 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,895 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton William Jefferson
What grades does Clinton William Jefferson serve?
Clinton William Jefferson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Clinton William Jefferson?
Clinton William Jefferson has an enrollment of approximately 758 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton William Jefferson?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton William Jefferson is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton William Jefferson rank in CA?
Clinton William Jefferson ranks #2,895 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Clinton William Jefferson's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton William Jefferson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clinton William Jefferson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton William Jefferson has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clinton William Jefferson a charter school?
No, Clinton William Jefferson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton William Jefferson a Title I school?
No, Clinton William Jefferson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton William Jefferson?
94.6% of students at Clinton William Jefferson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 758
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (562) 630-7912
- Area population (ZIP 90221)
- 50,782
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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