Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, Para Los Niños 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 12% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Para Los Niños Middle School?
348 students attend Para Los Niños Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Para Los Niños Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Para Los Niños Middle School?
Para Los Niños Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Para Los Niños Middle School offer ?
Para Los Niños Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Para Los Niños Middle School part of?
Para Los Niños Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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