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2508 East 133rd Street, Compton, CA 90222-2723
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
61.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 49.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 312/1,734 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 317/1,735 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 642 |
| Low-Income Students | 558 (86.9%) |
| English Learners | 143 (22.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 13.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math +8.9 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 45.5% to 86.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.6% 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 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.7% to 70.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.2% 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 Jefferson Elementary compare within the district?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary ranks No. 312 of 1,734 in reading and No. 317 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 Jefferson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 18 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.8% meet the reading standard and 48.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryThis school | 49.3% | 61.1% |
| Anderson Elementary | 43.1% | 48.8% |
| Bursch Elementary | 43.8% | 41.4% |
