Very Good
#3510 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Los Angeles Academy Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
644 East 56th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Enrollment
891
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
891
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,510 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#279 of 563
public schools
In district
#381 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Los Angeles Academy Middle
Los Angeles Academy Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Los Angeles Academy Middle serves approximately 891 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Los Angeles Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,510 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Los Angeles Academy Middle show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Los Angeles Academy 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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Los Angeles Academy Middle — Students at Los Angeles Academy Middle score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.2%
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: 7.4/10.
How Los Angeles Academy Middle Compares
See how Los Angeles Academy 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
644 East 56th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Los Angeles Academy Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Estrella Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,781
Median Home Value
$575,200
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Population
102,784
College Educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Avg Commute
33.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
31
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Los Angeles Academy Middle
What grades does Los Angeles Academy Middle serve?
Los Angeles Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Los Angeles Academy Middle?
Los Angeles Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Academy 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 Los Angeles Academy Middle rank in CA?
Los Angeles Academy Middle ranks #3,510 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Angeles Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Angeles Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Los Angeles Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Angeles Academy Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Angeles Academy Middle a charter school?
No, Los Angeles Academy Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Angeles Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Los Angeles Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Angeles Academy Middle?
97.2% of students at Los Angeles Academy 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
- 891
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (323) 238-1800
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #381 of 769
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