Serving 220 students in grades 6-8, Vanguard Learning Center 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 was 13% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)23%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
56%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Compton Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Learning Center?
220 students attend Vanguard Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Vanguard Learning Center students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanguard Learning Center?
Vanguard Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vanguard Learning Center offer ?
Vanguard Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vanguard Learning Center part of?
Vanguard Learning Center is part of Compton Unified School District.
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