In 1977 my parents left their beloved Compton, California, with tears in their eyes. They sobbed goodbyes to each of the gargantuan palm trees that had provided shade to them and their children. These ...

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Compton Step is a public school located in Compton, CA, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Compton Step is 15 and the school serves K-12. At Compton Step, 25% of students ...