Very Good
#1957 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Henry T. Gage Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
2880 East Gage Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,957 of 9,539
In Huntington Park
#4 of 20
public schools
In district
#201 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Henry T. Gage Middle
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About Henry T. Gage Middle
Henry T. Gage Middle is a public middle school in Huntington Park, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Henry T.
Gage Middle serves approximately 1,191 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Henry T. Gage Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,957 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Henry T. Gage Middle show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Henry T. Gage 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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Henry T. Gage Middle — Students at Henry T. Gage Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 8.2/10.
How Henry T. Gage Middle Compares
See how Henry T. Gage 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
2880 East Gage Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Henry T. Gage Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Middleton Primary Center (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, San Antonio Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Huntington Park, see our Huntington Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Avenue Elementary Huntington Park | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Huntington Park Senior High Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| RENUEVO SCHOOLS Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| RENUEVO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| RENUEVO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| San Antonio Elementary Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| KIPP Comienza Community Prep Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| San Antonio Continuation Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Renuevo Leadership Academy Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| Renuevo Elementary School Huntington Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST MATTHIAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huntington Park | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| St. Matthias Elementary School Huntington Park | 0.6 mi | — |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary Huntington Park | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Middleton Street Elementary Huntington Park | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Pacific Boulevard Huntington Park | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Middleton Primary Center Huntington Park | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy Huntington Park | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Aspire Pacific Academy Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Hope Street Elementary Huntington Park | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Walnut Park Elementary Huntington Park | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90255 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,376
Median Home Value
$562,600
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Population
70,363
College Educated
8.8%
Homeownership
30.1%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
34.8
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| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley, CA | 7.8 |
| Los Cerritos Middle Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henry T. Gage Middle
What grades does Henry T. Gage Middle serve?
Henry T. Gage Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry T. Gage Middle?
Henry T. Gage Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry T. Gage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry T. Gage Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry T. Gage Middle rank in CA?
Henry T. Gage Middle ranks #1,957 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Henry T. Gage Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry T. Gage Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Henry T. Gage Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry T. Gage Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Henry T. Gage Middle a charter school?
No, Henry T. Gage Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry T. Gage Middle a Title I school?
No, Henry T. Gage Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry T. Gage Middle?
95.9% of students at Henry T. Gage 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
- 1,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (323) 826-1500
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #201 of 769
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