Serving 837 students in grades 6-8, Thomas A. Edison 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas A. Edison Middle serves the east part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison Middle School's student population of 837 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
837 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Middle School 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 Thomas A. Edison Middle School is 0.11, 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
#6992 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A. Edison Middle School's ranking?
Thomas A. Edison Middle School is ranked #6992 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas A. Edison Middle School often compared to?
Thomas A. Edison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Drew Middle School, Kipp Philosophers Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas A. Edison Middle School?
837 students attend Thomas A. Edison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thomas A. Edison Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas A. Edison Middle School?
Thomas A. Edison Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas A. Edison Middle School offer ?
Thomas A. Edison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas A. Edison Middle School part of?
Thomas A. Edison Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas A. Edison Middle School located?
Thomas A. Edison Middle School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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