Serving 1,122 students in grades 6-8, Alexander Fleming Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexander Fleming Middle School's student population of 1,122 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander Fleming Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Fleming 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4944 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Fleming Middle School's ranking?
Alexander Fleming Middle School is ranked #4944 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alexander Fleming Middle School often compared to?
Alexander Fleming Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alexander Fleming Middle School?
1,122 students attend Alexander Fleming Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alexander Fleming Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Fleming Middle School?
Alexander Fleming Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alexander Fleming Middle School offer ?
Alexander Fleming Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alexander Fleming Middle School part of?
Alexander Fleming Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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