James J. Mcbride Special Education Center

Q: What is James J. Mcbride Special Education Center's ranking?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center?

The graduation rate of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend James J. Mcbride Special Education Center?

135 students attend James J. Mcbride Special Education Center.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does James J. Mcbride Special Education Center offer ?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12

Q: What school district is James J. Mcbride Special Education Center part of?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

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James J. Mcbride Special Education Center serves 135 students in grades 6-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center's student population of 135 students has grown by 175% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

135 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center is 0.64, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(17-18)

<50%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(17-18)

<50%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

50%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

32%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

<50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James J. Mcbride Special Education Center's ranking?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center?

The graduation rate of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend James J. Mcbride Special Education Center?

135 students attend James J. Mcbride Special Education Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James J. Mcbride Special Education Center?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does James J. Mcbride Special Education Center offer ?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is James J. Mcbride Special Education Center part of?

James J. Mcbride Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education