Will Rogers Middle School
Will Rogers Middle School serves 917 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Will Rogers Middle School's student population of 917 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Will Rogers Middle School is 0.46, 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)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Middle School?
917 students attend Will Rogers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Will Rogers Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Middle School?
Will Rogers Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Middle School offer ?
Will Rogers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Will Rogers Middle School part of?
Will Rogers Middle School is part of Lawndale Elementary School District.
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