Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thurgood Marshall ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall's student population of 52 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
23%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall is ranked #9052 out of 9,602 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall?
52 students attend Thurgood Marshall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Thurgood Marshall students are Hispanic, and 23% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall?
Thurgood Marshall has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall offer ?
Thurgood Marshall offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thurgood Marshall part of?
Thurgood Marshall is part of Compton Unified School District.
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