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Franklin S. Whaley Middle School

Franklin S. Whaley Middle School is a public middle school in Compton, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated A-, with 429 students and a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 47% in Math, 45% in English Language Arts and 15% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
429
Students per teacher
24.3:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math47%
English Language Arts45%
Science15%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic87%
Black11%
Two or more races1%
White0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-26.5%
Prior-year enrollment
584

Homes assigned to this school

2,296 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Franklin S. Whaley Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
14401 S Gibson Ave, Compton, CA 90221
Phone
(310) 898-6070
Website
compton.k12.ca.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
060962001002
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School district

Compton Unified School District

District rating
B+
Schools
37
Students
16,436
Spending per student
$16,919
Teachers (FTE)
686
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Franklin S. Whaley Middle School

How is Franklin S. Whaley Middle School rated?

Franklin S. Whaley Middle School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Compton Unified School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at Franklin S. Whaley Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Franklin S. Whaley Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 47% in Math, 45% in English Language Arts and 15% in Science.

What grades does Franklin S. Whaley Middle School serve?

Franklin S. Whaley Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Franklin S. Whaley Middle School?

429 students attend Franklin S. Whaley Middle School, down from 584 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Franklin S. Whaley Middle School?

TopHap matches 2,296 residential properties to Franklin S. Whaley Middle School in and around Compton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Franklin S. Whaley Middle School in?

Franklin S. Whaley Middle School is part of Compton Unified School District, which reports 37 schools, 16,436 students and $16,919 of spending per student.