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Email BoardRalph Bunche Elementary
16223 South Haskins Lane, Carson, CA 90746-1021
Summary
Ralph Bunche Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 805/1,734 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 458/1,735 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 217 |
| Low-Income Students | 178 (82.0%) |
| English Learners | 48 (22.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.9 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.2 points from last year and rose 13.1 points over the full period.
•Math +13.1 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 25.0% to 68.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% 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
33.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.1% to 89.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% 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
48.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Ralph Bunche Elementary compare within the district?
Ralph Bunche Elementary is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 18 K–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ralph Bunche Elementary rank in California?
Ralph Bunche Elementary ranks No. 805 of 1,734 in reading and No. 458 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 Ralph Bunche Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in both subjects among 18 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.4% meet the reading standard and 42.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ralph Bunche Elementary compare with other schools in Carson?
Ralph Bunche Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Carson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarsonHow does Ralph Bunche Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Ralph Bunche Elementary is No. 79 in reading and No. 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Bunche ElementaryThis school | 43.0% | 44.4% |
| Anderson Elementary | 43.1% | 48.8% |
| Bursch Elementary | 43.8% | 41.4% |
