Whaley Middle School
Whaley Middle School serves 585 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whaley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whaley Middle School's student population of 585 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whaley Middle School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 is Whaley Middle School's ranking?
Whaley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Whaley Middle School?
585 students attend Whaley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Whaley Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whaley Middle School?
Whaley Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whaley Middle School offer ?
Whaley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whaley Middle School part of?
Whaley Middle School is part of Compton Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/18/2014
Whaley middle school is a good school and the teachers are awesome and this teacher name Mr.Cook is a boring teacher he never tell us to do anything he only tell us to sit down and go to sleep
2 5/24/2010
THE QUALITY OF ACADEMICS DOES NOT MATTER AT ALL TO THE TEACHERS AT THIS SCHOOL. WHALEY STAFF IS GRADUATING STUDENTS IN THE EIGHT GRADE THAT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO READ. MOST STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL DO NOT COMPREHEND THEIR GRADE MATERIAL. THE SCHOOL RESTROOMS WERE ALL LOCKED, I TOOK PICTURES WHEN I ASKED A STAFF MEMBER TO OPEN THE RESTROOM FOR A STUDENT. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO I TRIED EVERYTHING I AM GETTING NO HELP.
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