Bunche Middle vs Willowbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunche Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
Willowbrook Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
| Measure | Bunche Middle Compton, California | Willowbrook Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,334 | #827 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15290 of 15,369 | #12810 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willowbrook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 6.3).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Bunche Middle does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 30.4).
- •Willowbrook Middle is the larger school with 304 students compared with 286.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bunche Middle better than Willowbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willowbrook Middle ranks higher (25.3 vs 6.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bunche Middle and Willowbrook Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunche Middle: 286. Willowbrook Middle: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunche Middle and Willowbrook Middle rank in California?
Bunche Middle is 1330th of 1,334 and Willowbrook Middle is 827th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).