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Martin Luther King Elementary

Compton Unified · Los Angeles County · 2270 East 122nd Street, Compton, CA 90222-1304

(310) 898-6430 · www.compton.k12.ca.us

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5/10
#3138
Rank 3138 out of 5,722
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3029 · 47th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2615 · 54th percentile
Science2/10 · #4533 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Martin Luther King Elementary sits in the heart of Compton, a city with a tight-knit community feel and a strong sense of local pride just south of downtown Los Angeles. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores that stand out as a particular strength, making it a decent option for families looking for a neighborhood school with some academic footing. Families rooted in the Compton community who want their kids close to home and connected to the neighborhood will find MLK a familiar, accessible choice.

Student Demographics

171 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
133 (78%)
African American
35 (20%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners64 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged165 (96%)
Students with Disabilities34 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

336
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
24:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2159 · 64th percentile

133 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found