Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Today's Fresh Start-compton ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
54%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Today's Fresh Start-compton?
664 students attend Today's Fresh Start-compton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Today's Fresh Start-compton students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 20:1, 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 Compton Unified School District.
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