At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 485
304
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+23.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Willowbrook Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Compton, California. The school enrolls 304 students. It is part of the Compton Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
28:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% 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
ZIP90222
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060962001003
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment304
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino85.5%
Black / African American12.5%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
85.5%
Black
12.5%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.