Serving 54 students in grades 7-8, Chime Charter 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Chime Charter Middle School?
54 students attend Chime Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Chime Charter Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chime Charter Middle School?
Chime Charter Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chime Charter Middle School offer ?
Chime Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chime Charter Middle School part of?
Chime Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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