Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mayo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mayo Elementary serves the northeast part of Compton, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. The school is typically a short drive of 5-10 minutes from most locations within the attendance zone, with the farthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mayo Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Enriching the lives of our students by supplying them with the tools necessary to build character, compete and excel in the 21st century.
School Rankings
Mayo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayo Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#3506 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayo Elementary School's ranking?
Mayo Elementary School is ranked #3506 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mayo Elementary School often compared to?
Mayo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Ignite Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mayo Elementary School?
440 students attend Mayo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mayo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayo Elementary School?
Mayo Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mayo Elementary School offer ?
Mayo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mayo Elementary School part of?
Mayo Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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