Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter 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 was 6% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)29%
54%
Black
(15-16)71%
6%
White
(15-16)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School?
289 students attend Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School students are Black, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School?
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School offer ?
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School part of?
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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