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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 140 public middle schools serving 124,188 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
3,478 Schools
# Students
434,178 Students
1,875,212 Students
# Teachers
21,974 Teachers
87,766 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #493 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
409 Students
10,541 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24,621 Students
199,355 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
321,898 Students
1,021,136 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
54%
# Black Students
31,354 Students
104,497 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
43,041 Students
425,910 Students
% White Students
10%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
965 Students
7,948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,881 Students
103,260 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40,829
83,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
32,223
74,656
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33,414
77,033
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34,283
77,239
# Students in 4th Grade:
35,247
80,324
# Students in 5th Grade:
36,098
86,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
30,578
291,274
# Students in 7th Grade:
30,286
434,675
# Students in 8th Grade:
32,171
455,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
34,273
55,052
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,585
52,041
# Students in 11th Grade:
31,409
51,590
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,782
56,387
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,594 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,803 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,594
$19,806
Spending / Student
$22,803
$18,241
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #33.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #44.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #66.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #77.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,768 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12314 Bradford Pl.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-6900
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,329 students
Rank: #99.
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23830 Califa St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,976 students
Rank: #1010.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 2,045 students
Rank: #1111.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 939 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,143 students
Rank: #1313.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Aggeler Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 S. Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5755 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2121.
Walter Reed Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,469 students
Rank: #2222.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,584 students
Rank: #2323.
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4620 Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-8161
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-8161
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2424.
Palms Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,265 students
Rank: #2525.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,826 students
Rank: #2626.
Harry Bridges Span
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1235 Brd. Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Grades: K-8
| 1,111 students
Rank: #2727.
George K. Porter Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15960 Kingsbury St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 920-2050
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 920-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #2828.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2929.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #3030.
Robert A. Millikan Affiliated Charter & Perf Arts Magnet Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,426 students
Rank: #3131.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #3232.
Ernest Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10100 Variel Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-7900
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #3333.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 N. Ave. 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #3434.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S. Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,457 students
Rank: #3535.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
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