Henry Clay Middle School (Closed 2012)

12226 South Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry Clay Middle School serves 984 students in grades 5-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
984 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
61 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
11%
58%
(10-11)
18%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
44%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Henry Clay Middle School?
984 students attend Henry Clay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Henry Clay Middle School students are Hispanic, and 44% of students are Black.
What grades does Henry Clay Middle School offer ?
Henry Clay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Henry Clay Middle School part of?
Henry Clay Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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