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Best 90007 California Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,083 students in 90007, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90007, CA are Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem, John Adams Middle School and Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex. 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 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90007, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 West 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Gr: K-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Camino Nuevo Elementary #3
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1723 Cordova St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7160
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 235-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Gr: K-10 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy
Alternative School
474 Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90007 California

90007, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
College Bridge Academy (Closed 2023)
1827 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
The Education Corps Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2824 S. Main St.
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
Gr: 6-12
Los Angeles Education Corps Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2824 South Main St
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
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Youthbuild Charter School Of California Central (Closed 2017)
Charter School
155 W. Washington Blvd., Ste.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90007, CA?
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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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