Serving 607 students in grades 7-8, Charles Drew Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles Drew Middle serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Drew Middle School's student population of 607 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
607 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Charles Drew Middle School, where every student matters and every moment counts.
School Rankings
Charles Drew Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Drew Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8961 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #8961 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles Drew Middle School often compared to?
Charles Drew Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A. Edison Middle School, Bunche Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Drew Middle School?
607 students attend Charles Drew Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Charles Drew Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 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 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Charles Drew Middle School located?
Charles Drew Middle School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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