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Young Oak Kim Academy vs. John H. Liechty Middle School

Should you attend Young Oak Kim Academy or John H. Liechty 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
Young Oak Kim Academy
615 South Shatto Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
John H. Liechty Middle School
650 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Young Oak Kim Academy 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, John H. Liechty 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
768 students
824 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Young Oak Kim Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John H. Liechty Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Young Oak Kim Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John H. Liechty Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Young Oak Kim Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John H. Liechty Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Young Oak Kim Academy 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 John H. Liechty 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

#6912 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8975 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Young Oak Kim Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John H. Liechty Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Oak Kim Academy 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John H. Liechty 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 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Oak Kim Academy 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 John H. Liechty 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.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Young Oak Kim Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of John H. Liechty Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
265
231
Grade 7 Students
249
267
Grade 8 Students
254
326

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 Young Oak Kim Academy, 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
95%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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
n/a
1%
0.10
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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
94%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Young Oak Kim Academy, 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 John H. Liechty 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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