South Gate Middle vs Orchard Academies 2C
South Gate Middle and Orchard Academies 2C are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.0 out of 10. South Gate Middle is significantly larger with 1,264 students, about 3.2× the size of Orchard Academies 2C (398). In math proficiency, South Gate Middle leads at 24.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Gate Middle
South Gate, CA
8.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,264 students
Orchard Academies 2C
Bell, CA
8.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
398 students
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| Metric | South Gate Middle | Orchard Academies 2C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #1,287 of 9,557 | #945 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 87th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Gate Middle | Orchard Academies 2C |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Gate Middle | Orchard Academies 2C |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 398 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | 98.0% |
| District | Los Angeles Unified | Los Angeles Unified |
| City | South Gate | Bell |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Gate (90280) | Bell (90201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,379 | $56,824 |
| Median Home Value | $608,500 | $542,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,471 | $1,623 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 23.6% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 30 min |