Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
Tel:
(310)241-1900
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School serves 1,871 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School's student population of 1,871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,871 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2129 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is William J. Johnston Community Day (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William J. Johnston Community Day (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Taper Avenue Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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