Davis Middle

www.compton.k12.ca.us

520 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Davis Middle School, located at 621 W. Poplar St. in Compton, California, is a public middle school serving the local community within the Compton Unified School District. As part of this district, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their middle school years. The campus focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

As a reflection of its district’s mission, Davis Middle School works to provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student population. The school prioritizes community engagement and academic growth, utilizing the resources provided by the Compton Unified School District to offer various educational programs and support services. Families and interested community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Compton Unified School District website at [www.compton.k12.ca.us](http://www.compton.k12.ca.us).

520

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	437
Black	75
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
437 (84.0%)
Black
75 (14.4%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6020
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 180