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Whaley Middle

Compton Unified · Los Angeles County · 14401 South Gibson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221-2514

(310) 898-6070 · www.compton.k12.ca.us

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6/10
#624
Rank 624 out of 1,315
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #628 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #402 · 70th percentile
Science2/10 · #1111 · 16th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Whaley Middle stands out in Compton Unified for its notably strong math performance, landing in the top third of middle schools statewide — a real bright spot for families who want their kids building solid quantitative foundations before high school. Compton itself is a tight-knit, working-class community in the heart of Los Angeles County, where neighbors tend to know each other and school pride runs deep. Families who are invested in academic growth and want a school that punches above its weight in math will find Whaley worth a close look.

Student Demographics

368 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
324 (88%)
African American
38 (10%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners140 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged350 (95%)
Students with Disabilities52 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

429
Enrollment
17.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #573 · 58th percentile

123 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found