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1620 North Pannes Street, Compton, CA 90221-1734
Summary
Foster Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
75.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
77.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 418/4,657 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 320/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 398 |
| Low-Income Students | 338 (84.9%) |
| English Learners | 98 (24.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.2 points from last year and rose 27.7 points over the full period. Math rose 13.8 points from last year and rose 29.8 points over the full period.
•Math +29.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. 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 66.3% to 85.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% 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
54.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 67% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 74.2% to 82.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% 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
59.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 78.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 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 Foster Elementary compare within the district?
Foster Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Foster Elementary rank in California?
Foster Elementary ranks No. 418 of 4,657 in reading and No. 320 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 Foster Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 76.2% meet the reading standard and 77.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Foster Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Foster Elementary is No. 78 in reading and No. 64 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Foster ElementaryThis school | 77.5% | 75.9% |
| Barack Obama Charter | 11.5% | 20.8% |
