Serving 933 students in grades 7-8, Lynwood 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 was 15% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lynwood Middle School?
933 students attend Lynwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lynwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynwood Middle School?
Lynwood Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lynwood Middle School offer ?
Lynwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lynwood Middle School part of?
Lynwood Middle School is part of Lynwood Unified School District.
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