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905 North Aranbe Street, Compton, CA 90220-2023
Summary
Dickison Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
50.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 539/1,734 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 310/1,735 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 681 |
| Low-Income Students | 623 (91.5%) |
| English Learners | 233 (34.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 17.2 points over the full period. Math rose 11.3 points from last year and rose 18.0 points over the full period.
•Math +18.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.2% to 63.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.1-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.5% 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 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.2% to 81.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.0-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
22.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 Dickison Elementary compare within the district?
Dickison Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dickison Elementary rank in California?
Dickison Elementary ranks No. 539 of 1,734 in reading and No. 310 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 Dickison Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math among 18 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.4% meet the reading standard and 50.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dickison Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
Dickison Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Dickison Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Dickison Elementary is No. 48 in reading and No. 30 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dickison ElementaryThis school | 50.0% | 51.9% |
| Anderson Elementary | 43.1% | 48.8% |
| Bursch Elementary | 43.8% | 41.4% |
