Serving 1,839 students in grades 6-8, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School's student population of 1,839 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School's ranking?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is ranked #1602 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School often compared to?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Lawrence Middle School, Robert Frost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School?
1,839 students attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School offer ?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School part of?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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