Serving 4 students in grades 6-8, Compton Middle Opportunity ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Compton Middle Opportunity?
4 students attend Compton Middle Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Compton Middle Opportunity students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does Compton Middle Opportunity offer ?
Compton Middle Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Compton Middle Opportunity part of?
Compton Middle Opportunity is part of Compton Unified School District.
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