Excellent
#1420 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Florence Nightingale Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3311 North Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90065
- Math 28% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence Nightingale Middle score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence Nightingale Middle 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$92,903
Median home value
$1,043,900
Median rent
$1,774/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. AmericaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| California Creative Learning Academy MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #162 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Nightingale Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Nightingale Middle
Florence Nightingale Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 759 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,420 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Nightingale Middle
What grades does Florence Nightingale Middle serve?
Florence Nightingale Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Florence Nightingale Middle?
Florence Nightingale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Nightingale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Nightingale Middle is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Nightingale Middle rank in CA?
Florence Nightingale Middle ranks #1,420 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Florence Nightingale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Nightingale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Florence Nightingale Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Nightingale Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Florence Nightingale Middle a charter school?
No, Florence Nightingale Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Nightingale Middle a Title I school?
No, Florence Nightingale Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Nightingale Middle?
85.5% of students at Florence Nightingale 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (323) 224-4800
- Area population (ZIP 90065)
- 45,075
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 90065; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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