Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(310)241-1900
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School serves 1,904 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- 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 30%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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 1904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,904 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The 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 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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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Grades: K-5 | 649 students
1.0 miles
1824 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
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Grades: 7-12 | 158 students
1.0 miles
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310)832-0376 1.0 7-12 158 - Rancho Palos Verdes Crestwood Street Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 421 students
1.1 miles
1946 W. Crestwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)832-8130 1.1 K-6 421 - Rancho Palos Verdes Miraleste Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 848 students
1.1 miles
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)732-0900 1.1 6-8 848
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