WHALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Whaley Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 632 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 24 teachers, Whaley Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Whaley Middle School, located on South Gibson Avenue in Compton, California, is a public institution operating under the Compton Unified School District. It serves the local community by providing core educational services to middle-school-aged students, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school operates within the broader mission of the Compton Unified School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and college and career readiness for all students in the region.

As a staple in the Compton educational landscape, Whaley Middle School provides a structured environment that integrates standard curriculum requirements with programs designed to engage students during their formative adolescent years. Families and community members looking for specific details regarding current bell schedules, extracurricular activities, district-wide initiatives, or enrollment procedures can access the official Compton Unified School District portal at http://www.compton.k12.ca.us for the most up-to-date information and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Whaley Middle at (310) 898-6070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.