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Walter Reed Middle School vs. Roy Romer Middle School

Should you attend Walter Reed Middle School or Roy Romer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walter Reed Middle School
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Roy Romer Middle School
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,525 students in grades 6-8, Walter Reed Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 773 students in grades 6-8, Roy Romer 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,525 students
773 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter Reed Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roy Romer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roy Romer Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter Reed Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roy Romer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter Reed Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roy Romer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#2188 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#7447 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter Reed Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roy Romer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter Reed Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy Romer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter Reed Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy Romer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walter Reed Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roy Romer Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
526
258
Grade 7 Students
516
262
Grade 8 Students
483
253

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walter Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roy Romer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roy Romer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roy Romer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
36%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roy Romer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter Reed Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roy Romer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.69
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter Reed Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roy Romer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter Reed Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roy Romer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter Reed Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roy Romer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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