Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, The City 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 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
The City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
49%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The City's ranking?
The City is ranked #7542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend The City?
150 students attend The City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The City students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The City?
The City has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The City offer ?
The City offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The City part of?
The City is part of The City School District.
In what neighborhood is The City located?
The City is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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