Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Alliance Richard Merkin 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 was 38% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)47%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School?
468 students attend Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School?
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School offer ?
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School part of?
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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