Very Good
#2751 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
John Burroughs Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 South McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90005
- Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Burroughs Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Burroughs 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$52,755
Median home value
$1,084,400
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90005; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Math and Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Science Academy 6Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Cheder of Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Cheder / Bais TziviaPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 248 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #290 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
John Burroughs Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Burroughs Middle
John Burroughs Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,359 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,751 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Burroughs Middle
What grades does John Burroughs Middle serve?
John Burroughs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Burroughs Middle?
John Burroughs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Burroughs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Burroughs Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Burroughs Middle rank in CA?
John Burroughs Middle ranks #2,751 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Burroughs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Burroughs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 John Burroughs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Burroughs Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Burroughs Middle a charter school?
No, John Burroughs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Burroughs Middle a Title I school?
No, John Burroughs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Burroughs Middle?
76.5% of students at John Burroughs 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
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (323) 549-5000
- Area population (ZIP 90005)
- 38,747
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 90005; 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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