Bunche Middle School
Bunche Middle School serves 443 students in grades 6-8.
Bunche Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunche Middle School's student population of 443 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
443 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bunche Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Bunche Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9139 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
85%
56%

Black
15%
5%

White
n/a
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bunche Middle School?
443 students attend Bunche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bunche Middle School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunche Middle School?
Bunche Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bunche Middle School offer ?
Bunche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bunche Middle School part of?
Bunche Middle School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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