Charles Drew Middle School
Tel:
(323) 826-1700
- Charles Drew Middle School serves 802 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 10%)
School Overview
- Charles Drew Middle School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 802 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Charles Drew Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Charles Drew Middle School is 0.31, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #8910 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 615 students
0.3 miles
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312 0.3 9-12 615 - Los Angeles Russell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 917 students
0.3 miles
1263 E. Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7247 0.3 K-6 917 - Los Angeles Judith F. Baca Arts Academy Grades: K-6 | 750 students
0.4 miles
1536 E. 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560 0.4 K-6 750 - Los Angeles Graham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 786 students
0.6 miles
8407 S. Fir Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 583-1263 0.6 K-6 786 - Los Angeles Kipp Ignite Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 347 students
0.7 miles
9110 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402 0.7 K-4 347
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