Joseph Le Conte 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
602 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Le Conte Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#7645 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)4%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)85%
56%
Black
(21-22)3%
5%
White
(21-22)7%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Le Conte Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Le Conte Middle School is ranked #7645 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Le Conte Middle School often compared to?
Joseph Le Conte Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft Middle School, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Le Conte Middle School?
602 students attend Joseph Le Conte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Joseph Le Conte Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Joseph Le Conte Middle School offer ?
Joseph Le Conte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Le Conte Middle School part of?
Joseph Le Conte Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Le Conte Middle School located?
Joseph Le Conte Middle School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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