Compton Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Compton Unified

Compton Unified is a large urban school district in Los Angeles County serving students from kindergarten through grade twelve across the city of Compton and adjacent areas. The district enrolls a substantial student body distributed fairly evenly across grade levels. The student population is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with a smaller but significant Black population and very small numbers of Asian, white, and multiracial students. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner populations was not available in the records reviewed.

State test results for 2024-25 show proficiency below what most California districts achieve. In English language arts, districtwide results cluster in the mid-range: third grade at about half of students meeting standards, with a dip in the middle grades and recovery in grades seven and eight. Math proficiency is lower overall, ranging from the low forties in third grade down to near a third of students meeting standards in grades five and eight. Science assessment results are particularly low, with roughly one in five students meeting standards in grade five and slightly fewer in grade eight. These are the most recent state assessment results available. Testing records for individual schools within the district are available but were not included in this profile.

The district has experienced modest growth in home values across the communities it serves, with median housing prices somewhat above the national average but below California's state benchmark. Rental costs in the area remain a substantial share of household income. The district's per-pupil current spending falls in the upper-middle range relative to other Los Angeles County districts, though specific breakdowns by school site were not available.

Compton Unified has undertaken significant recent facilities investment. A new Compton High School campus opened in August 2025, funded through a prior bond measure and designed around project-based learning suites, replacing the original structure. Voters approved Measure AAA, a facilities bond, in 2022, which funds ongoing repairs, upgrades, and construction. In June 2026, voters approved Measure CPT, a bond to fund a new Dominguez High School and other facilities, establishing ongoing property-tax obligations. These bonds reflect the district's commitment to upgrading its physical plant and represent a lasting cost for families considering the area.

In the 2025-26 school year, the district opened the Compton Academy of Technology and Innovation (C-Tech), a new high school using the P-TECH dual-enrollment model. C-Tech allows students to earn a high school diploma alongside a tuition-free associate degree in career-focused fields including biotechnology and cybersecurity. This adds an alternative pathway option for families seeking career-oriented education at the secondary level.

The district operates a diverse portfolio of schools. In addition to traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, it includes continuation high schools, alternative programs, and virtual schooling options. This range of school types serves different student needs and learning preferences.

Among the Los Angeles County districts, Compton Unified's overall proficiency index sits below the county midpoint. Chronic absenteeism in the district is slightly below the county median, indicating attendance challenges broadly consistent with its peers in the region. The district has set no specific trend data available for comparison across multiple years, meaning the current assessment results represent a single snapshot rather than evidence of improvement or decline.

Families considering Compton Unified should expect a large, urban district serving a predominantly Latino student community with proficiency results that fall below county averages. The district is making substantial physical plant improvements and expanding alternative educational pathways, most notably through C-Tech's dual-enrollment option. The recent bond approvals indicate ongoing property-tax impacts worth understanding before relocating to the area. Parents may want to examine individual school profiles within the district and contact schools directly to understand specific programs and supports at their chosen campus.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

16,738

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 84%

Black 14%

White 0%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

51%

—

Gr 3

50%

55%

Gr 4

46%

66%

Gr 5

43%

63%

Gr 6

51%

47%

Gr 7

57%

62%

Gr 8

53%

62%

Gr 11

54%

—

Math

Gr ALL

41%

—

Gr 3

58%

60%

Gr 4

45%

66%

Gr 5

32%

48%

Gr 6

43%

48%

Gr 7

43%

45%

Gr 8

39%

43%

Gr 11

24%

—

Science

Gr ALL

16%

—

Gr 5

20%

32%

Gr 8

18%

22%

Gr 11

19%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

19%

—

Gr UG_SEC

18%

—

Schools in this District

38 schools are officially reported under this district.

Anderson Elementary

Ralph Bunche Elementary

Manuel Dominguez High

Ronald E. McNair Elementary

Robert F. Kennedy Elementary

Martin Luther King Elementary

Laurel Street Elementary

Longfellow Elementary

Washington Elementary

Whaley Middle

Willowbrook Middle

Cesar Chavez Continuation High

Enterprise Middle

Compton Community Day High

Thurgood Marshall

Compton Community Day Middle

Davis Middle

Clinton William Jefferson

Compton Early College High

Compton STEP

Compton Virtual Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

53%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$662,476

Year-over-year change+1.3%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$616K to $833K

vs. state typical0.85x

vs. national typical1.80x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
90220	Compton	$641K	+1.4%	34.9%
90221	Compton	$644K	+1.9%	25.6%
90222	Compton	$621K	+1.3%	15.3%
90746	Carson	$833K	+1.4%	12.4%
90059	Willowbrook	$616K	-1.1%	7.0%
90061	Los Angeles	$639K	+0.1%	1.8%
90723	Paramount	$653K	+2.4%	1.1%
90262	Lynwood	$690K	+2.9%	0.8%
90248	Gardena	$818K	-0.1%	0.8%
90805	Long Beach	$715K	+1.9%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,773/mo

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$2,078 to $2,928/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
90222	Compton	$2,748	—	15.3%
90059	Willowbrook	$2,928	—	7.0%
90061	Los Angeles	$2,869	—	1.8%
90723	Paramount	$2,573	+1.2%	1.1%
90262	Lynwood	$2,078	+5.8%	0.8%
90805	Long Beach	$2,169	+2.1%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,343/mo

Home price / national median income7.9x

Annual rent / national median income39.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$570/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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