For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,324 students in 90221, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90221, CA are Clinton William Jefferson, Mayo Elementary School and Kelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90221 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90221, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90221, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton William Jefferson
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 North Mayo Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2320 East Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Grades: K-8
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Grades: K-12
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Whaley Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14401 South Gibson Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 East Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Grades: K-8
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Bradfield Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #99.
Thurgood Marshall
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
90221, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90221, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90221, CA include Clinton William Jefferson, Mayo Elementary School and Kelly Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90221?
10 public middle schools are located in 90221.
What is the racial composition of students in 90221?
90221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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