Excellent
#1380 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Whaley Middle
Middle School · Compton Unified · Compton, CA
A Compton Unified middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14401 South Gibson Ave., Compton, CA 90221
- Math 28% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whaley Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whaley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,495/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Compton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,191
Median home value
$541,800
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood MarshallEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Frank J. ZamboniEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Bridges Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Hamilton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 815 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Compton Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #4 of 33
- District spending per student
- $20,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whaley Middle is listed in Compton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whaley Middle
Whaley Middle is a public middle school in Compton, CA, part of Compton Unified, serving approximately 480 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,380 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whaley Middle
What grades does Whaley Middle serve?
Whaley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whaley Middle?
Whaley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whaley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whaley Middle is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whaley Middle rank in CA?
Whaley Middle ranks #1,380 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Whaley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Whaley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Whaley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whaley Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whaley Middle a charter school?
No, Whaley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whaley Middle a Title I school?
No, Whaley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whaley Middle?
95.2% of students at Whaley Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (310) 898-6070
- Area population (ZIP 90221)
- 50,782
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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