Early College Middle
Compton, CA · Compton Unified · Grades 6-8
52nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 96%▲ Improving
Early College Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Early College Middle 52nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2015 to 96th in 2025 — improving.
Early College Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 302 students tested
Early College Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 297 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.7% | 84.8% | ▲ 21.1 pts | |
| Black | 35.8% | 13.8% | ▼ 22.0 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Early College Middle
Typical home value $646K in zip 90221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Early College Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Bridges Preparatory AcademyLos Angeles County Office of Education · 0.5 mi away · charter873rd of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 18% - 7Whaley MiddleCompton Unified · 1.5 mi away422nd of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 47% - 8Davis MiddleCompton Unified · 1.6 mi away316th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 53% - 3Hamilton MiddleLong Beach Unified · 1.8 mi away933rd of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 14% - 5Frank J. ZamboniParamount Unified · 1.8 mi away713th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 24% - 5Leona JacksonParamount Unified · 2.1 mi away735th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 21% - –Compton Community Day MiddleCompton Unified · 2.3 mi away
- 6Bunche MiddleCompton Unified · 2.5 mi away641st of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Early College Middle in?
Early College Middle is part of the Compton Unified district in Compton, California.
Is Early College Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Early College Middle 52nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Early College Middle?
Hispanic 85%, Black 14% (297 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Early College Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90221 is $646K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.