Very Good
#3223 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Grace Hopper Stem Academy
Middle School · Grace Hopper Stem Academy District · Inglewood, CA
A charter middle school in Inglewood, CA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 Grace Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301
- Math 6% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grace Hopper Stem Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grace Hopper Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inglewood), 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
$62,991
Median home value
$698,300
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
26.2%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slauson Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Crozier (george W.) MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Century Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Hopper Stem Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,814NCES 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.
Grace Hopper Stem Academy is listed in Grace Hopper STEM Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace Hopper Stem Academy
Grace Hopper Stem Academy is a public middle school in Inglewood, CA, part of Grace Hopper Stem Academy District, serving approximately 80 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,223 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Hopper Stem Academy
What grades does Grace Hopper Stem Academy serve?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Grace Hopper Stem Academy?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Hopper Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Hopper Stem Academy 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 Grace Hopper Stem Academy rank in CA?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy ranks #3,223 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grace Hopper Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Hopper Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Grace Hopper Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Hopper Stem Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Grace Hopper Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Grace Hopper Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grace Hopper Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Grace Hopper Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace Hopper Stem Academy?
75.0% of students at Grace Hopper Stem Academy 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (310) 910-0230
- Area population (ZIP 90301)
- 36,428
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 90301; 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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