Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Bunche Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Bunche Middle School's student population of 314 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Bunche Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunche Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7474 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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What is Bunche Middle School's ranking?
Bunche Middle School is ranked #7474 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bunche Middle School often compared to?
Bunche Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walton Middle School, Charles Drew Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bunche Middle School?
314 students attend Bunche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bunche Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunche Middle School?
Bunche Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bunche Middle School offer ?
Bunche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bunche Middle School part of?
Bunche Middle School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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