Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, Glenn Hammond Curtiss 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle serves the southeast part of Carson, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School's student population of 341 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenn Hammond Curtiss 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 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School is 0.54, 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
#6609 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School's ranking?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School is ranked #6609 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School often compared to?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E. Peary Middle School, Alexander Fleming Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School?
341 students attend Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School offer ?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School part of?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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