Serving 1,403 students in grades 6-8, Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 1,403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School's student population of 1,403 students has declined by 18% 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
1,403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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)50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School often compared to?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Henry Dana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School?
1,403 students attend Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School offer ?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School part of?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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