Serving 852 students in grades 6-8, Will Rogers 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Will Rogers Middle School's student population of 852 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Will Rogers Middle School is 0.47, 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)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 schools are Will Rogers Middle School often compared to?
Will Rogers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jane Addams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Middle School?
852 students attend Will Rogers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Will Rogers Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Middle School?
Will Rogers Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Middle School offer ?
Will Rogers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Will Rogers Middle School part of?
Will Rogers Middle School is part of Lawndale Elementary School District.
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