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2270 East 122nd Street, Compton, CA 90222-1304
Summary
Martin Luther King Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
44.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,418/4,657 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,876/4,657 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 336 |
| Low-Income Students | 305 (91.0%) |
| English Learners | 90 (26.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.1 points from last year and rose 8.0 points over the full period. Math rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 14.3 points over the full period.
•Math +14.3 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 32.1% to 47.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,418 of 4,657 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
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 30% to 30%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.4% to 59.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% 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
28.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.6% of English-only students. The gap held steady 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Martin Luther King Elementary compare within the district?
Martin Luther King Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Martin Luther King Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Elementary ranks No. 2,418 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,876 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 Martin Luther King Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.9% meet the reading standard and 44.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Martin Luther King Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
Martin Luther King Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Martin Luther King Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Martin Luther King Elementary is tied for No. 153 in reading and No. 112 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King ElementaryThis school | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| KIPP Compton Community | 15.6% | 23.7% |
| Mayo Elementary | 51.9% | 46.7% |
