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6500 Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221-3181
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
61.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
52.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 314/1,734 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 277/1,735 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 692 |
| Low-Income Students | 614 (88.7%) |
| English Learners | 191 (27.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 9.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 7.6 points over the full period.
•Math +7.6 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 42.1% to 81.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
17.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.1% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.0% to 62.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.4% 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Clinton, William Jefferson compare within the district?
Clinton, William Jefferson is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Clinton, William Jefferson rank in California?
Clinton, William Jefferson ranks No. 314 of 1,734 in reading and No. 277 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Clinton, William Jefferson compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 18 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.9% meet the reading standard and 51.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Clinton, William Jefferson compare with other schools in Compton?
Clinton, William Jefferson is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Clinton, William Jefferson compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Clinton, William Jefferson is No. 26 in both reading and math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton, William JeffersonThis school | 52.1% | 61.1% |
| Anderson Elementary | 43.1% | 48.8% |
| Bursch Elementary | 43.8% | 41.4% |
