- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Compton, CA
Whaley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whaley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060962001002
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whaley Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whaley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whaley Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Whaley Middle held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060962001002 · Compton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 22.6:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Whaley Middle held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whaley 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 429
Whaley Middle
429 students
What this shows Whaley Middle reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whaley Middle compares
Whaley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Whaley 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 Whaley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whaley 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
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whaley Middle
How many students attend Whaley Middle?
Whaley Middle has 429 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whaley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whaley Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whaley Middle?
62.8% of students at Whaley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whaley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whaley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whaley Middle?
Whaley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Whaley Middle rank among middle schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whaley Middle ranks #4 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 Whaley 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.