For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,597 students in 90007, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90007, CA are John Adams Middle School, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex and Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90007 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90007, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90007, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 West 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,003 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Gr: 6-12 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Camino Nuevo Elementary #3
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1723 Cordova St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7160
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7160
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 235-7200
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 235-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Gr: K-10 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Russell Westbrook Why Not Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 403-0770
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 403-0770
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1435 West 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Gr: K-12 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
90007, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
1827 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2824 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frank Lanterman (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-8310
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-8310
Gr: 6-12
Los Angeles Education Corps Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2824 South Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-3601
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Thurgood Marshall Charter Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3500 South Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 290-6941
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 290-6941
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
155 W. Washington Blvd., Ste.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90007, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90007, CA include John Adams Middle School, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex and Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 90007?
9 public middle schools are located in 90007.
What is the racial composition of students in 90007?
90007 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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