Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, Whaley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WHALEY MIDDLE serves the eastern part of Compton, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Whaley Middle School's student population of 429 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Home Of The Warriors!
School Rankings
Whaley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whaley Middle School is 0.23, 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
#5645 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whaley Middle School's ranking?
Whaley Middle School is ranked #5645 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Whaley Middle School?
429 students attend Whaley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Whaley Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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
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