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621 West Poplar Street, Compton, CA 90220-1927
Summary
Davis Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
56.0% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 425/1,204 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 214/1,204 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 520 |
| Low-Income Students | 470 (90.4%) |
| English Learners | 104 (20.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.2 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 18.8 points over the full period.
•Math +18.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.9% to 63.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.7% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.4 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Davis Middle compare within the district?
Davis Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Davis Middle rank in California?
Davis Middle ranks No. 425 of 1,204 in reading and No. 214 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Davis Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.2% meet the reading standard and 56.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Davis Middle compare with other schools in Compton?
Davis Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Davis Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Davis Middle is No. 89 in reading and No. 40 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Davis MiddleThis school | 56.0% | 53.0% |
| Bunche Middle | 55.7% | 59.3% |
| Enterprise Middle | 28.9% | 28.9% |
