Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0Willowbrook’s public schools outscore 50% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Willowbrook, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 26% of students in Willowbrook’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Willowbrook’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 404 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Willowbrook’s, its schools beat 66%, higher than their 50% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,872 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 15% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Willowbrook’s grade
B−: better than 50% of California school districts, #484 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Willowbrook, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Willowbrook · depends on your address
Jefferson Elementary
Grades K–8 · 642 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Compton
Anderson Elementary
Grades K–8 · 451 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Compton
Carver Elementary
Grades K–8 · 293 students · 33:1 students per teacher · in Los Angeles
8th grade in Willowbrook · depends on your address
Jefferson Elementary
Grades K–8 · 642 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Compton
Anderson Elementary
Grades K–8 · 451 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Compton
Carver Elementary
Grades K–8 · 293 students · 33:1 students per teacher · in Los Angeles
Willowbrook’s public schools are run by Compton Unified School District, which also serves Compton. Parts of Willowbrook (8% of its land) are served by Los Angeles Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Willowbrook vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Willowbrook’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook | B− | Compton Unified |
| Compton | B− | Compton Unified |
| Los Angeles | B− | Los Angeles Unified |
| Lynwood | C+ | Lynwood Unified |
Every school in Willowbrook
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Willowbrook’s schools
Are Willowbrook’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Willowbrook children attend outscore 50% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #484 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Willowbrook in?
Compton Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 16,304 students in 36 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Willowbrook are served by Los Angeles Unified.
Where do Willowbrook kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Manuel Dominguez High, Compton High, Centennial High, Compton Early College High and Thurgood Marshall.
What is Willowbrook’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Compton Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Willowbrook spend per student?
$22,872 in Compton Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Willowbrook?
Yes: Los Angeles Computer Science Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 47 students).
Parents talk
What Willowbrook families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.