- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Davis Middle grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 060962007272 · Compton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 28.9:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Davis Middle grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Davis 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 520
Davis Middle
520 students
What this shows Davis Middle reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis Middle compares
Davis Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Compton Unified reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,438
- 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
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 (~520 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.