Summary:
Whaley Middle is a public middle school in Compton, California, serving 473 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, including a predominantly Hispanic student population, lower-than-average academic performance, and high rates of economic disadvantage.
Whaley Middle's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 8.38% in 8th grade science to 51.48% in 8th grade English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 28.76% and 45.66%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.8% is also higher than the state average. However, Whaley Middle has shown some signs of improvement in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 1,470 out of 2,788 California middle schools in 2022-2023 to 2,354 out of 2,477 in 2014-2015.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Bunche Middle, Alondra Middle, and Leona Jackson, Whaley Middle's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school's performance among certain subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggests that targeted interventions and support could help drive further progress. Continued efforts to address the unique needs of the student population and implement effective instructional strategies will be crucial for Whaley Middle to improve its academic outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its students.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Compton Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1472nd of 2,798 California Middle Schools
Students who attend Whaley Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Whaley Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.9
Number of students: 473
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
90.7%
African American:
9.1%
Asian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%
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