Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Today's Fresh Start-compton 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Today's Fresh Start-compton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Today's Fresh Start-compton's student population of 409 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Today's Fresh Start-compton 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 Today's Fresh Start-compton 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6364 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
55%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Today's Fresh Start-compton's ranking?
Today's Fresh Start-compton is ranked #6364 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Today's Fresh Start-compton?
409 students attend Today's Fresh Start-compton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Today's Fresh Start-compton students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Today's Fresh Start-compton?
Today's Fresh Start-compton has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Today's Fresh Start-compton offer ?
Today's Fresh Start-compton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Today's Fresh Start-compton part of?
Today's Fresh Start-compton is part of Today's Fresh Start-Compton School District.
In what neighborhood is Today's Fresh Start-compton located?
Today's Fresh Start-compton is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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