Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Tel:
(213)745-8141
- Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex serves 980 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's 77% graduation rate is lower than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for gree lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex's student population of 980 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 980 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 61% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is Frank Lanterman (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Downtown Value Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Downtown Value Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Downtown Value Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 455 students
0.2 miles
950 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213)748-8868 0.2 K-8 455 - Los Angeles Global Education Academy 2 Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 78 students
0.2 miles
2020 Oak St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)537-7225 0.2 K-5 78 - Los Angeles Norwood Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 573 students
0.2 miles
2020 Oak St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213)748-3733 0.2 K-5 573 - Los Angeles Frank Lanterman Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 128 students
0.3 miles
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213)749-8310 0.3 6-12 128 - Los Angeles West Adams Preparatory High School Grades: 9-12 | 1547 students
0.5 miles
1500 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323)373-2500 0.5 9-12 1547
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