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#1709 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

Mayo Elementary

Elementary School · Compton Unified · Compton, CA

A Compton Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

915 North Mayo Ave., Compton, CA 90221

  • Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.2:1
District spending per student$20,415
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Mayo Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).

Show all 10 years
2011
Math
53%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mayo Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Optimal Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi147Compare →
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Our Lady of Victory Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi75Compare →
Our Lady of Victory SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9PK–80.4 mi186Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Compton Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#5 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

Mayo Elementary is listed in Compton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mayo Elementary

Mayo Elementary is a public elementary school in Compton, CA, part of Compton Unified, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mayo Elementary

What grades does Mayo Elementary serve?

Mayo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mayo Elementary?

Mayo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayo Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mayo Elementary is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mayo Elementary rank in CA?

Mayo Elementary ranks #1,709 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mayo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mayo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mayo Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayo Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Mayo Elementary a charter school?

No, Mayo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mayo Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mayo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mayo Elementary?

94.3% of students at Mayo 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 – 8th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
Area population (ZIP 90221)
50,782
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
33.7
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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