At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
286
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+28.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Bunche Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Compton, California. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the Compton Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCompton Unified
County6037
CityCompton
ZIP90220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060962000971
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment286
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino85.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
85.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
14.5%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.