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#9444 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kipp Compton Community
Elementary School · Kipp Compton Community District · Compton, CA
A charter elementary school in Compton, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1650 West 134th St., Compton, CA 90222
- Math 18% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Compton Community score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 21% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Compton Community sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$76,467
Median home value
$552,000
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald E. Mcnair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Tibby ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 266 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Compton Community District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Compton Community is listed in KIPP Compton Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Compton Community
Kipp Compton Community is a public elementary school in Compton, CA, part of Kipp Compton Community District, serving approximately 661 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,444 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Compton Community
What grades does Kipp Compton Community serve?
Kipp Compton Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Compton Community?
Kipp Compton Community has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Compton Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Compton Community is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Compton Community rank in CA?
Kipp Compton Community ranks #9,444 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Compton Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Compton Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Kipp Compton Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Compton Community has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Kipp Compton Community a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Compton Community is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Compton Community a Title I school?
No, Kipp Compton Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Compton Community?
88.4% of students at Kipp Compton Community 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
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (323) 607-8811
- Area population (ZIP 90222)
- 32,173
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 90222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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