At a glance
Reported students
304
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413.5
Early College Middle: 304 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
28:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.3:1
What the reported data says about Early College Middle
Early College Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Compton. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Compton Unified. NCES reports 304 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.5%) and Black (12.5%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Early College Middle
- 1How do the reported 28:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic85.5%
- Black12.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Compton Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bunche Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
286 reported students
Enterprise Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
182 reported students
Whaley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
429 reported students
Davis Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
520 reported students
Compton Community Day Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
2 reported students
Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
293 reported students
Public schools near Early College Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunche Middle Middle · Compton Unified | 06–08 | 286 | 0.8 mi |
| Davis Middle Middle · Compton Unified | 06–08 | 520 | 1 mi |
| Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 441 | 1.4 mi |
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Middle · Charter · Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District | 06–08 | 390 | 1.8 mi |
| Enterprise Middle Middle · Compton Unified | 07–08 | 182 | 1.8 mi |
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 464 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early College Middle
What grades does Early College Middle serve?
Early College Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Compton Unified.
How many students attend Early College Middle?
Early College Middle reported 304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 279 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early College Middle?
The calculated ratio is 28:1, based on 304 students and 10.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early College Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early College Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Compton Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early College Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early College Middle in?
Early College Middle is part of Compton Unified, based in Compton, CA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early College Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bunche Middle (0.8 mi), Davis Middle (1 mi), Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.