- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Compton, CA
Bunche Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bunche Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060962000971
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunche Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunche Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunche Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962000971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Bunche Middle shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 060962000971 · Compton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.1:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Bunche Middle shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bunche Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dominguez High
Dominguez High
1,582 students
- Compton High
Compton High
1,438 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
908 students
- Clinton Willia
Clinton William Jefferson
692 students
- Kelly Elementa
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- This school 286
Bunche Middle
286 students
What this shows Bunche Middle reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunche Middle compares
Bunche Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Bunche Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Compton Unified reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunche Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunche Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Compton
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Davis Middle
Standard public school
520 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Whaley Middle
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Willowbrook Middle
Standard public school
304 students 33.8:1 students per teacher
Enterprise Middle
Standard public school
182 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
151 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Walton Middle
Standard public school
72 students 8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunche Middle
How many students attend Bunche Middle?
Bunche Middle has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunche Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunche Middle is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunche Middle?
69.6% of students at Bunche Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunche Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bunche Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunche Middle?
Bunche Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bunche Middle rank among middle schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunche Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Compton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Compton on the city page.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Bunche Middle, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Compton High (1,438 students), and Centennial High (908 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.