Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Samuel Gompers 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Gompers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Samuel Gompers Middle School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Samuel Gompers Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Gompers Middle School?
431 students attend Samuel Gompers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Samuel Gompers Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Gompers Middle School?
Samuel Gompers Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Samuel Gompers Middle School offer ?
Samuel Gompers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Samuel Gompers Middle School part of?
Samuel Gompers Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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