Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School

28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (310) 241-1900

www.dodsonms.com

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Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School serves 1,604 students in grades 6-8.

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School's student population of 1,604 students has declined by 14% 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

1,604 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2086 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

67%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

12%

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Hispanic

56%

Black

15%

White

11%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School's ranking?

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School?

1,604 students attend Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School?

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School offer ?

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School part of?

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education