Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet serves 510 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet's student population of 510 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet is 0.55, 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)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
60%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet?
510 students attend Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet?
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet offer ?
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet part of?
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School, Shortened Day- 12:37PM
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
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