Jane Addams Middle School serves 846 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jane Addams Middle School's student population of 846 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jane Addams Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jane Addams Middle School often compared to?
Jane Addams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jane Addams Middle School?
846 students attend Jane Addams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jane Addams Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Addams Middle School?
Jane Addams Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jane Addams Middle School offer ?
Jane Addams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jane Addams Middle School part of?
Jane Addams Middle School is part of Lawndale Elementary School District.
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