Willowbrook Middle School
Willowbrook Middle School serves 280 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willowbrook Middle School's student population of 280 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willowbrook Middle School is 0.33, 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)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Willowbrook Middle School?
280 students attend Willowbrook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Willowbrook Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willowbrook Middle School?
Willowbrook Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willowbrook Middle School offer ?
Willowbrook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Willowbrook Middle School part of?
Willowbrook Middle School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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