Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, El Segundo Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Segundo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
El Segundo Middle School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Segundo Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Segundo Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#993 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Segundo Middle School's ranking?
El Segundo Middle School is ranked #993 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Segundo Middle School often compared to?
El Segundo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New West Charter, Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Segundo Middle School?
820 students attend El Segundo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of El Segundo Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Segundo Middle School?
El Segundo Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Segundo Middle School offer ?
El Segundo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Segundo Middle School part of?
El Segundo Middle School is part of El Segundo Unified School District.
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