Serving 1,457 students in grades 6-8, John Burroughs Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 1,457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Burroughs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Burroughs Middle School's student population of 1,457 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Burroughs Middle School is 0.58, 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)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Burroughs Middle School?
1,457 students attend John Burroughs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John Burroughs Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Burroughs Middle School?
John Burroughs Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Burroughs Middle School offer ?
John Burroughs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Burroughs Middle School part of?
John Burroughs Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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