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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 149 public middle schools serving 112,632 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
3,500 Schools
# Students
418,497 Students
1,853,978 Students
# Teachers
21,745 Teachers
87,804 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #923 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#900 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
73%
55%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
10%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$26,553
$19,974
Spending / Student (21-22)
$23,658
$18,396
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Gr: K-7 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Gr: K-8 | 1,396 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12314 Bradford Pl.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-6900
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,445 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,839 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Gr: 4-12 | 1,784 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23830 Califa St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,776 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Walter Reed Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Palms Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 South Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Aggeler Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Jack London Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12924-a Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-2795
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #2626.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Louis Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
George K. Porter Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15960 Kingsbury St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 920-2050
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 920-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Glen Alta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3410 Sierra St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mark Twain Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Gr: K-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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