Whaley Middle
Compton, CA · Compton Unified · Grades 6-8
422nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 67%▲ Improving
Whaley Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whaley Middle 422nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 67th in 2025 — improving.
Whaley Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 392 students tested
Whaley Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 480 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.3% | 90.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 8.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Whaley Middle
Typical home value $646K in zip 90221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Whaley Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Frank J. ZamboniParamount Unified · 1.1 mi away713th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 24% - 10Early College MiddleCompton Unified · 1.5 mi away52nd of 1,294
ELA 89% · Math 67% - 5Leona JacksonParamount Unified · 1.5 mi away735th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 21% - 3Hamilton MiddleLong Beach Unified · 1.6 mi away933rd of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 14% - 4Bridges Preparatory AcademyLos Angeles County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter873rd of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 18% - 5Paramount Park MiddleParamount Unified · 1.7 mi away737th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 21% - 2Hosler MiddleLynwood Unified · 1.9 mi away1,093rd of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 2Cesar Chavez MiddleLynwood Unified · 2.4 mi away1,066th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whaley Middle in?
Whaley Middle is part of the Compton Unified district in Compton, California.
Is Whaley Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whaley Middle 422nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whaley Middle?
Hispanic 90%, Black 9% (480 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whaley Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90221 is $646K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.