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2320 East Alondra Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221-4202
Summary
Kelly Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 47.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 383/1,734 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 342/1,735 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 685 |
| Low-Income Students | 614 (89.6%) |
| English Learners | 200 (29.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 10.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math -0.2 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 46.3% to 77.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.6-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
14.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.9% 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 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.6% to 60.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.5% 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 Kelly Elementary compare within the district?
Kelly Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kelly Elementary rank in California?
Kelly Elementary ranks No. 383 of 1,734 in reading and No. 342 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 Kelly Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math among 18 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.9% meet the reading standard and 47.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kelly Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
Kelly Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Kelly Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Kelly Elementary is No. 31 in reading and No. 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly ElementaryThis school | 47.9% | 58.0% |
| Anderson Elementary | 43.1% | 48.8% |
| Bursch Elementary | 43.8% | 41.4% |
