BUNCHE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bunche Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 414 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Bunche Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ralph J. Bunche Middle School is a public middle school located in Compton, California, serving students within the Compton Unified School District. Named after the distinguished diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph Bunche, the school is situated on Mona Boulevard and functions as a key educational hub for the local community. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and college and career readiness for its diverse student body.
As part of the Compton Unified School District, Bunche Middle School provides a curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students during their critical middle school years. The school works closely with district leadership to implement initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and maintaining strong community ties. For families seeking specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or academic programs, the official district website at [www.compton.k12.ca.us](http://www.compton.k12.ca.us) serves as the primary resource for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact Bunche Middle at (310) 898-6010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Compton, CA 90220-1320
(310) 898-6010
http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
BUNCHE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Compton Unified
- Total Students:
- 414
- Teachers:
- 15.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 414 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUNCHE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.