Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Environmental 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Environmental Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Environmental Charter Middle School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Environmental Charter 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 Environmental Charter Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7046 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
85%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Environmental Charter Middle School's ranking?
Environmental Charter Middle School is ranked #7046 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Environmental Charter Middle School often compared to?
Environmental Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E. Peary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Environmental Charter Middle School?
349 students attend Environmental Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Environmental Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Environmental Charter Middle School?
Environmental Charter Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Environmental Charter Middle School offer ?
Environmental Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Environmental Charter Middle School part of?
Environmental Charter Middle School is part of Environmental Charter Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Environmental Charter Middle School located?
Environmental Charter Middle School is located in the Harbor Gateway North neighborhood of Gardena, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Harbor Gateway North.
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