Bunche Middle

www.compton.k12.ca.us

365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

365

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunche Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	308
Black	52
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
308 (84.4 %)
Black
52 (14.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6010
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 158