Charles Drew Middle School
Tel:
(323)826-1700
- Charles Drew Middle School serves 862 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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 free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Charles Drew Middle School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 862 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles Drew Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles Drew Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9355 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles (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 Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 612 students
0.3 miles
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323)585-3312 0.3 9-12 612 - Los Angeles Russell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 976 students
0.3 miles
1263 E. Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323)582-7247 0.3 K-6 976 - Los Angeles Judith F. Baca Arts Academy Grades: K-6 | 753 students
0.4 miles
1536 E. 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323)826-3560 0.4 K-6 753 - Los Angeles Graham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 810 students
0.6 miles
8407 S. Fir Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323)583-1263 0.6 K-6 810 - Los Angeles Kipp Ignite Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 233 students
0.7 miles
9110 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323)486-6402 0.7 K-4 233
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