Serving 1,128 students in grades 6-12, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies's student population of 1,128 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maywood Center For Enriched Studies is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3673 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maywood Center For Enriched Studies's ranking?
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies is ranked #3673 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maywood Center For Enriched Studies?
The graduation rate of Maywood Center For Enriched Studies is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maywood Center For Enriched Studies?
1,128 students attend Maywood Center For Enriched Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maywood Center For Enriched Studies students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maywood Center For Enriched Studies?
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maywood Center For Enriched Studies offer ?
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Maywood Center For Enriched Studies part of?
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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