Serving 139 students in grades 6-12, The Incubator ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
23%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend The Incubator?
139 students attend The Incubator.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of The Incubator students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Incubator?
The Incubator has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does The Incubator offer ?
The Incubator offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Incubator part of?
The Incubator is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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