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Compton Step

417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Compton Step ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compton Step ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Compton Step's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

Compton Step ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compton Step is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
<50%
34%
≤20%
47%
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
60%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compton Step's ranking?
Compton Step is ranked #5359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Compton Step?
15 students attend Compton Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Compton Step students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compton Step?
Compton Step has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Compton Step offer ?
Compton Step offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Compton Step part of?
Compton Step is part of Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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