Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory 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 32% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert Louis Stevenson Middle serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory's student population of 792 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
792 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Forth and Forever Forward
School Rankings
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7179 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory's ranking?
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory is ranked #7179 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory?
792 students attend Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory?
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory offer ?
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory part of?
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory located?
Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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