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14431 Stanford Avenue, Compton, CA 90220-1128
Summary
McKinley Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 51st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 881/1,734 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 821/1,735 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 331 |
| Low-Income Students | 299 (90.3%) |
| English Learners | 74 (22.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.9 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math +5.2 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 28.9% to 60.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 881 of 1,734 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
12.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.0% 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 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.2% to 40.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% 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
15.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.4% 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 McKinley Elementary compare within the district?
McKinley Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does McKinley Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary ranks No. 881 of 1,734 in reading and No. 821 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 McKinley Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 17 in math among 18 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 30.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does McKinley Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
McKinley Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does McKinley Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
McKinley Elementary is No. 86 in reading and No. 93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley ElementaryThis school | 31.5% | 42.5% |
| Anderson Elementary | 43.1% | 48.8% |
| Bursch Elementary | 43.8% | 41.4% |
