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Mayo Elementary School vs. Kipp Ignite Academy

Should you attend Mayo Elementary School or Kipp Ignite Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mayo Elementary School
915 North Mayo Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kipp Ignite Academy
9110 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Kipp Ignite Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 436 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Ignite Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-4
Total Students
436 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mayo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Ignite Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mayo Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Ignite Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mayo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Ignite Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mayo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Compton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ignite Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3506 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#8510 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mayo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Ignite Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mayo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Ignite Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mayo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Compton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Ignite Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mayo Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kipp Ignite Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
61
124
Grade 1 Students
77
85
Grade 2 Students
81
80
Grade 3 Students
64
81
Grade 4 Students
71
72
Grade 5 Students
82
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Hispanic
94%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Ignite Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Ignite Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp Ignite Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Compton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Ignite Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.11
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mayo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Ignite Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mayo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Ignite Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mayo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Compton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Ignite Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP Ignite Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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