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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 149 public middle schools serving 112,632 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
3,501 Schools
# Students
418,497 Students
1,854,363 Students
# Teachers
21,745 Teachers
87,821 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #956 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#972 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
311 Students
9,887 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22,565 Students
201,760 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
306,177 Students
1,009,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
55%
# Black Students
29,849 Students
97,908 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
41,785 Students
413,325 Students
% White Students
10%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
783 Students
7,600 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17,014 Students
109,003 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
44,597
90,358
# Students in 1st Grade:
30,534
70,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32,112
73,359
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32,153
73,090
# Students in 4th Grade:
33,155
76,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
33,667
82,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
29,123
289,122
# Students in 7th Grade:
29,317
439,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
29,778
441,705
# Students in 9th Grade:
31,348
59,696
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,139
51,846
# Students in 11th Grade:
30,441
51,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,133
55,419
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,553
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,658
$18,396
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Grades: K-7
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #44.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,750 students
Rank: #77.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12314 Bradford Pl.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-6900
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,445 students
Rank: #88.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #99.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,839 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #1111.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #1313.
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23830 Califa St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,776 students
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #1515.
Palms Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1616.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1717.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,359 students
Rank: #1818.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Grades: K-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1919.
Walter Reed Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,525 students
Rank: #2020.
Glen Alta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3410 Sierra St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Aggeler Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 South Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #2727.
Louis Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #2828.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,594 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mark Twain Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #3131.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #3232.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #3333.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #3434.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #3535.
George K. Porter Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15960 Kingsbury St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 920-2050
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 920-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
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