- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Compton, CA
Willowbrook Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willowbrook Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060962001003
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowbrook Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.8:1
- large classes for California
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willowbrook Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willowbrook Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Willowbrook Middle held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 060962001003 · Compton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 33.8:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Willowbrook Middle held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willowbrook 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 304
Willowbrook Middle
304 students
What this shows Willowbrook Middle reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowbrook Middle compares
Willowbrook 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 | 33.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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 85.5%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowbrook 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
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willowbrook Middle
How many students attend Willowbrook Middle?
Willowbrook Middle has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Middle is 33.8:1, which is 57% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willowbrook Middle?
51.0% of students at Willowbrook Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowbrook Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willowbrook Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowbrook Middle?
Willowbrook Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Willowbrook Middle rank among middle schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Willowbrook Middle ranks #5 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 Willowbrook 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.