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Our mission is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children recognize and achieve their fullest potential so they can make their best contribution to an ever-changing world and society.
Principal: Sherry Osborne-Scott
CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.
CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.
CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.
CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites.
Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.
Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate.
Latest News & Events
Compton Unified School District was spotlighted in a recent AP News story for its remarkable academic achievements, distinguishing itself as a leader in educational recovery post-pandemic. While many districts nationwide continue to face challenges in bridging learning gaps, CUSD has demonstrated significant progress in both reading and math scores.
Twelve scholars from Enterprise Middle School boys' mentor group had the honor of welcoming Super Mentor Mohamet Mbaye for an inspiring discussion on The Art of Loving Your Melanin. Mbaye shared his personal journey of growing up in Africa and the challenges he faced upon arriving in America due to the color of his skin.
#ELEVATE- We Believe In Our Scholars
More than 80 CUSD scholars from Emerson, Kelly, King, McNair, Tibby, Washington, and Whaley took part in the “USC Student for a Day” program, thanks to CUSD’s Black Student Achievement Department and University of Southern California (USC).
Recently, 95 5th grade Dual Immersion scholars from Dickinson, Emerson, and Kennedy Elementary Schools toured the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Los Angeles Dodgers longtime great pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his family met with 70 enthusiastic Emerson Elementary School second grade students and read a story to them. As part of the seventh annual LA Reads Storytime program, hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles
Emerson Elementary held a National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that featured a wonderful mariachi band performance and more. Students and teachers enjoyed the event with festive costumes and dancing, as a way to celebrate the American Hispanic and Latino community.
Sometimes students just need someone to talk at their school to for a little extra help and guidance. Emerson Elementary School has initiated a Mentoring program that connects Newcomer scholars with dedicated staff members who will be their mentors throughout the school year.