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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

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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