Very Good
#3500 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Charles Drew Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
8511 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,500 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#274 of 563
public schools
In district
#371 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Charles Drew Middle
Charles Drew Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Charles Drew Middle serves approximately 647 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles Drew Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,500 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Charles Drew Middle show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Charles Drew Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
48% of students at Charles Drew Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Charles Drew Middle — Students at Charles Drew Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Charles Drew Middle Compares
See how Charles Drew Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8511 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charles Drew Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. University Pathways Public Service Academy (rated 8.6/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Judith F. Baca Arts Academy (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Animo Pat Brown (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,751
Median Home Value
$513,300
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
Population
56,403
College Educated
7%
Homeownership
35.6%
Avg Commute
35.7 min
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Median Age
31.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles Drew Middle
What grades does Charles Drew Middle serve?
Charles Drew Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles Drew Middle?
Charles Drew Middle has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Drew Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Drew Middle is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Drew Middle rank in CA?
Charles Drew Middle ranks #3,500 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Charles Drew Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Drew Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles Drew Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Drew Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles Drew Middle a charter school?
No, Charles Drew Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Drew Middle a Title I school?
No, Charles Drew Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Drew Middle?
99.8% of students at Charles Drew Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (323) 826-1700
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #371 of 769
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