Charles Drew Middle School
8511 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(323)826-1700
- Charles Drew Middle School serves 826 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Charles Drew Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Charles Drew Middle School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements
Charles Drew Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for gree lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Charles Drew Middle School's student population of 826 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 826 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles Drew Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles Drew Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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) | 6% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Charles Drew Middle School 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 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 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 Charles Drew Middle School is Animo Pat Brown High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russell Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Animo Pat Brown High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 617 students
0.3 miles
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323)585-3312 0.3 9-12 617 - Los Angeles Russell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 949 students
0.3 miles
1263 E. Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323)582-7247 0.3 K-6 949 - Los Angeles Judith F. Baca Arts Academy Grades: K-6 | 718 students
0.4 miles
1536 E. 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323)826-3560 0.4 K-6 718 - Los Angeles Graham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 800 students
0.6 miles
8407 S. Fir Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323)583-1263 0.6 K-6 800 - Los Angeles Kipp Ignite Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 111 students
0.7 miles
9110 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323)486-6402 0.7 K-4 111
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