Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Edwin Markham 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 14%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edwin Markham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Edwin Markham Middle School's student population of 571 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edwin Markham Middle School is 0.39, 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
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Edwin Markham Middle School?
571 students attend Edwin Markham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Edwin Markham Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin Markham Middle School?
Edwin Markham Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edwin Markham Middle School offer ?
Edwin Markham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edwin Markham Middle School part of?
Edwin Markham Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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