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Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle

Middle School · Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle District

13305 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90061

Charter

Enrollment

125

Student-Teacher

17.9:1

Score

5.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#6,172 of 9,539

In Los Angeles

#429 of 563

public schools

Academic growth

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle

5.6/10

Middle School in Los Angeles · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle District. Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,172 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

How it compares0.9 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 125 students, Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Ingenium Clarion Charter 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.

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,288
Chronic Absenteeism80%

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle — Students at Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

92.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 9.3% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
School
State
33.9% (2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency 8.4% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
School
State
46.6% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2018
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
18.6%
2024
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.6%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.

How Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle Compares

See how Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
35th percentile in CA
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
4.4/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
93%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
7 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
80.0%

Location

13305 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90061

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle (rated 6.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle (rated 5.0/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Barack Obama Charter Los Angeles 0.0 mi 4.0
Animo Compton Charter Los Angeles 0.0 mi 5.5
Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles 0.4 mi 5.2
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center Los Angeles 0.5 mi 7.7
New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles 0.6 mi 6.2
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.0
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles 0.6 mi 7.7
One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi 6.7
Los Angeles Adventist Academy Los Angeles 0.7 mi
LOS ANGELES ADVENTIST ACADEMY Los Angeles 0.7 mi 5.4
McKinley Elementary Compton 0.9 mi 7.9
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary Los Angeles 1.1 mi 4.9
Centennial High Compton 1.0 mi 6.8
Wonderland Angels Early Learning Center Compton 1.2 mi
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Gardena 1.1 mi 7.4
ST ALBERT THE GREAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rancho Dominguez 1.2 mi 5.7
St. Albert the Great Elementary School Rancho Dominguez 1.3 mi
KIPP Compton Community Compton 1.1 mi 2.5
One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary Los Angeles 1.3 mi 5.5
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Los Angeles 1.4 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90061 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,114

Median Home Value

$576,400

Median Rent

$1,498/mo

Population

28,478

College Educated

12.3%

Homeownership

36.9%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

24%

Median Age

32.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle

What grades does Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle serve?

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle?

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle rank in CA?

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle ranks #6,172 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle a charter school?

Yes, Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle a Title I school?

No, Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle?

92.8% of students at Ingenium Clarion Charter 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Free/Reduced Lunch
92.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
80.0%

District

Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle District
District Enrollment
125
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,288
District Rank
#1 of 1

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