Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gompers ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gompers's student population of 363 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Gompers ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gompers is 0.68, 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
#2530 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gompers's ranking?
Gompers is ranked #2530 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gompers often compared to?
Gompersis often viewed alongside schools like Animo Legacy Charter Middle School, Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gompers?
363 students attend Gompers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gompers students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gompers?
Gompers has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gompers offer ?
Gompers offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gompers part of?
Gompers is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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