1400 W. Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tibby Elementary School serves 720 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tibby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Tibby Elementary School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
720 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tibby Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tibby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tibby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Tibby Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tibby Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
35%
5%
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White
n/a
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Tibby Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tibby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tibby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tibby Elementary School's ranking?

Tibby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Tibby Elementary School?

720 students attend Tibby Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Tibby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tibby Elementary School?

Tibby Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Tibby Elementary School offer ?

Tibby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Tibby Elementary School part of?

Tibby Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   9/20/2018
Hooray for Tibby! It has had GREAT Teachers since the 1950's When Mrs Tibby herself would visit the school our Teachers were great.Thank you, Mrs. Graham, Mrs.Summers,Mrs. Jackson Holmes.Thank you for your GREAT guidance.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Paul Newsom

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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