Excellent
#1108 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Jane Addams Middle
Middle School · Lawndale Elementary
4535 West 153rd Pl., Lawndale, CA 90260
Enrollment
704
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
8.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
704
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
8.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,108 of 9,539
In Lawndale
#2 of 13
public schools
In district
#1 of 8
Lawndale Elementary
Equity
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Jane Addams Middle
Jane Addams Middle is a public middle school in Lawndale, CA, part of Lawndale Elementary. Jane Addams Middle serves approximately 704 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Jane Addams Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,108 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Jane Addams Middle show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.9
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
40% of students at Jane Addams 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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Jane Addams Middle — Students at Jane Addams Middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 8.1/10.
How Jane Addams Middle Compares
See how Jane Addams 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
4535 West 153rd Pl., Lawndale, CA 90260
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jane Addams Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Will Rogers Middle (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Prairie Vista Middle (rated 5.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Hawthorne), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lawndale, see our Lawndale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lawndale High Lawndale | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Lucille J. Smith Elementary Lawndale | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| William Anderson Elementary Lawndale | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale Lawndale | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| R. K. Lloyde High Lawndale | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Centinela Valley Independent Study Lawndale | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Will Rogers Middle Lawndale | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Leuzinger High Lawndale | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| William Green Elementary Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER Hawthorne | 1.0 mi | — |
| Ramona Hawthorne | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Jefferson Hawthorne | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Rising Stars Academy Elementary Hawthorne | 1.3 mi | — |
| Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Madison Elementary Redondo Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Aegean Academy Redondo Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| St. Catherine Laboure Elementary Torrance | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90260 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,736
Median Home Value
$745,700
Median Rent
$1,877/mo
Population
32,379
College Educated
23.2%
Homeownership
43.7%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
36.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jane Addams Middle
What grades does Jane Addams Middle serve?
Jane Addams Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jane Addams Middle?
Jane Addams Middle has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Addams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Addams Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jane Addams Middle rank in CA?
Jane Addams Middle ranks #1,108 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jane Addams Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jane Addams Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Jane Addams Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Addams Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jane Addams Middle a charter school?
No, Jane Addams Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jane Addams Middle a Title I school?
No, Jane Addams Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jane Addams Middle?
80.0% of students at Jane Addams 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
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (310) 676-4806
Resources & Links
District
Lawndale Elementary- District Enrollment
- 4,420
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,200
- District Rank
- #1 of 8
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