For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 600 students in 90061, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90061, CA are Samuel Gompers Middle School and New Designs Charter School-watts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel Gompers Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90061, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90061, CA include Samuel Gompers Middle School and New Designs Charter School-watts.
How many public middle schools are located in 90061?
2 public middle schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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