Gompers K-8
Gompers K-8 serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Gompers K-8 placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gompers K-8's student population of 637 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gompers K-8 is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gompers K-8 is 0.69, which is more 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
#4033 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
18%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Gompers K-8?
637 students attend Gompers K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gompers K-8 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gompers K-8?
Gompers K-8 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gompers K-8 offer ?
Gompers K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gompers K-8 part of?
Gompers K-8 is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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