Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thurgood Marshall 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall's student population of 31 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall is 0.43, 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
#8189 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall is ranked #8189 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall?
31 students attend Thurgood Marshall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thurgood Marshall students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall?
Thurgood Marshall has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall offer ?
Thurgood Marshall offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thurgood Marshall part of?
Thurgood Marshall is part of Compton Unified School District.
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