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#4516 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Charles Maclay Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
12540 Pierce Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,516 of 9,539
In Pacoima
#7 of 11
public schools
In district
#473 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Charles Maclay Middle
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About Charles Maclay Middle
Charles Maclay Middle is a public middle school in Pacoima, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Charles Maclay Middle serves approximately 280 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles Maclay Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,516 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Charles Maclay Middle show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Charles Maclay 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 Maclay 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 Maclay Middle — Students at Charles Maclay Middle score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95%
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: 7.4/10.
How Charles Maclay Middle Compares
See how Charles Maclay 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
12540 Pierce Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charles Maclay Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. PUC Inspire Charter Academy (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Burbank), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pacoima Middle (rated 7.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PUC Lakeview Charter Academy (rated 5.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Burbank), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pacoima, see our Pacoima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91331 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,025
Median Home Value
$609,300
Median Rent
$1,818/mo
Population
98,820
College Educated
11.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
34.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles Maclay Middle
What grades does Charles Maclay Middle serve?
Charles Maclay Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles Maclay Middle?
Charles Maclay Middle has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Maclay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Maclay Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Maclay Middle rank in CA?
Charles Maclay Middle ranks #4,516 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Charles Maclay Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Maclay Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Maclay Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Maclay Middle has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles Maclay Middle a charter school?
No, Charles Maclay Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Maclay Middle a Title I school?
No, Charles Maclay Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Maclay Middle?
95.0% of students at Charles Maclay 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (818) 686-3800
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #473 of 769
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