Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Charles Maclay 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 is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 14%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles Maclay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles Maclay Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles Maclay Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Maclay Middle School?
381 students attend Charles Maclay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Charles Maclay Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Maclay Middle School?
Charles Maclay Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles Maclay Middle School offer ?
Charles Maclay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles Maclay Middle School part of?
Charles Maclay Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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