Very Good
#2080 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Martin Luther King Elementary
Elementary School · Compton Unified · Compton, CA
A Compton Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2270 East 122nd St., Compton, CA 90222
- Math 31% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Luther King Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Isana Achernar AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Sunshine Preschool& KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 26 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Compton Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Martin Luther King Elementary is listed in Compton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King Elementary
Martin Luther King Elementary is a public elementary school in Compton, CA, part of Compton Unified, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,080 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Elementary
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary serve?
Martin Luther King Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary?
Martin Luther King Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King Elementary rank in CA?
Martin Luther King Elementary ranks #2,080 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Martin Luther King Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Martin Luther King Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Luther King Elementary a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Elementary a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King Elementary?
95.8% of students at Martin Luther King Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (310) 898-6430
- 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.
- 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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