Serving 1,115 students in grades 6-8, Richard E. Byrd 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richard E. Byrd Middle School's student population of 1,115 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard E. Byrd Middle School is 0.19, 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)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richard E. Byrd Middle School often compared to?
Richard E. Byrd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School, Hillcrest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard E. Byrd Middle School?
1,115 students attend Richard E. Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richard E. Byrd Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard E. Byrd Middle School?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard E. Byrd Middle School offer ?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richard E. Byrd Middle School part of?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Last Day of Instruction
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
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