Very Good
#3040 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Middle School · Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District · Gardena, CA
A charter middle school in Gardena, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
812 West 165th Pl., Gardena, CA 90247
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,767/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,851
Median home value
$640,500
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Peary MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Casimir MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Enterprise MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Carson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is listed in Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is a public middle school in Gardena, CA, part of Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District, serving approximately 360 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,040 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
What grades does Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena serve?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
The student-teacher ratio at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena rank in CA?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena ranks #3,040 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena's MySchoolScout rating?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena a charter school?
Yes, Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena a Title I school?
No, Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
88.9% of students at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (310) 425-1605
- Area population (ZIP 90247)
- 47,303
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90247; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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