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1421 North Wilmington Avenue, Compton, CA 90222-3406
Summary
Washington Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,190/4,657 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,958/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 268 |
| Low-Income Students | 235 (87.7%) |
| English Learners | 87 (32.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math +2.7 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 20.0% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading 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 reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.9% 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 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 29%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.0% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% 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
31.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.9% 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 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 Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Washington Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks No. 2,190 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,958 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 Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.3% meet the reading standard and 43.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Compton?
Washington Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Washington Elementary is No. 133 in reading and No. 119 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryThis school | 43.3% | 45.7% |
| KIPP Compton Community | 15.6% | 23.7% |
| Martin Luther King Elementary | 44.5% | 42.9% |
