Thomas A. Edison Middle School vs. Charles Drew Middle School
Should I attend Thomas A. Edison Middle School or Charles Drew Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Charles Drew Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 896 students in grades 6-8, Thomas A. Edison 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 is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 719 students in grades 7-8, Charles Drew 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 is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
896 students
719 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
129
-
Grade 7 Students
368
329
Grade 8 Students
399
390
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
95%
83%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%