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1450 West El Segundo Avenue, Compton, CA 90222-1145
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
62.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 975/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 911/4,657 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 358 |
| Low-Income Students | 317 (88.5%) |
| English Learners | 70 (19.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.9 points from last year and rose 15.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 15.6 points over the full period.
•Math +15.6 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 46.2% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% 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
8.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.3% 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 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.0% to 86.8% 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
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 65.5% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Ronald E. McNair Elementary compare within the district?
Ronald E. McNair Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ronald E. McNair Elementary rank in California?
Ronald E. McNair Elementary ranks No. 975 of 4,657 in reading and No. 911 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 Ronald E. McNair Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.8% meet the reading standard and 61.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ronald E. McNair Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
Ronald E. McNair Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Ronald E. McNair Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Ronald E. McNair Elementary is No. 48 in reading and No. 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald E. McNair ElementaryThis school | 62.3% | 64.3% |
| KIPP Compton Community | 15.6% | 23.7% |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | 44.5% | 42.9% |
