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13305 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90061-2254
Summary
Barack Obama Charter is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 5th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 11.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,325/4,657 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,520/4,657 (3rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 360 |
| Low-Income Students | 348 (96.9%) |
| English Learners | 75 (20.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 8.6% to 29.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,325 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 20.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 12% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 12%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 8.5% to 16.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,520 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 13.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Barack Obama Charter compare within the district?
Barack Obama Charter is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Barack Obama Charter rank in California?
Barack Obama Charter ranks No. 4,325 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,520 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Barack Obama Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 21.3% meet the reading standard and 11.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Barack Obama Charter compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Barack Obama Charter is No. 186 in reading and No. 193 in math proficiency among the 193 K–5 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Barack Obama Charter compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Barack Obama Charter is No. 758 in reading and No. 776 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama CharterThis school | 11.5% | 20.8% |
| Foster Elementary | 77.5% | 75.9% |
| Aldama Elementary | 41.3% | 47.3% |
