Charles Drew Middle School

8511 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.lausd.k12.ca.us

Charles Drew Middle School serves 775 students in grades 7-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Math Proficiency
: 9%
Reading Proficiency
: 17%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Charles Drew Middle School's student population of 775 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

775 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Charles Drew Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles Drew Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

17%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles Drew Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Charles Drew Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

Hispanic

85%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Charles Drew Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

14%

White

n/a

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Charles Drew Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Charles Drew Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

96%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles Drew Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Drew Middle School's ranking?

Charles Drew Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What schools are Charles Drew Middle School often compared to?

Charles Drew Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A. Edison Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Charles Drew Middle School?

775 students attend Charles Drew Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Charles Drew Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Drew Middle School?

Charles Drew Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Charles Drew Middle School offer ?

Charles Drew Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Charles Drew Middle School part of?

Charles Drew Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Math Proficiency
: 9%
Reading Proficiency
: 17%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education