Enrollment
520
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Compton, CA
Davis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Davis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060962007272
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962007272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis Middle
Davis Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Compton, California, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 2,016 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Compton's middle schools, it stands alongside Whaley Middle (429 students): Davis Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.9:1 vs 22.6:1).
Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students) and Compton High (1,438 students) alongside Davis Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davis Middle compares
Davis Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
African American 14.4%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Davis Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Compton Unified, which includes Davis Middle.
$15,270
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 70.8%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Davis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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
Bunche Middle
Standard public school
286 students 15.1:1 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Davis Middle
How many students attend Davis Middle?
Davis Middle has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Compton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Middle is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis Middle?
63.8% of students at Davis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Davis Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Middle?
Davis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davis Middle rank among middle schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Middle ranks #2 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.
Is Davis Middle a good school?
Davis Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Davis 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.
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