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14401 South Gibson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221-2514
Summary
Whaley Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 39.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 714/1,204 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 425/1,204 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 429 |
| Low-Income Students | 398 (92.8%) |
| English Learners | 104 (24.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.8 points from last year and rose 11.9 points over the full period. Math fell 8.0 points from last year and rose 11.8 points over the full period.
•Math +11.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.4% to 44.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 714 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.3% 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 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.4% to 52.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.7% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Whaley Middle compare within the district?
Whaley Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Compton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Whaley Middle rank in California?
Whaley Middle ranks No. 714 of 1,204 in reading and No. 425 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 Whaley Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.0% meet the reading standard and 39.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Whaley Middle compare with other schools in Compton?
Whaley Middle is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonHow does Whaley Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Whaley Middle is No. 164 in reading and No. 94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whaley MiddleThis school | 39.3% | 39.6% |
| Bunche Middle | 55.7% | 59.3% |
| Davis Middle | 56.0% | 53.0% |
