Excellent
#1110 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Middle School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA
A Long Beach Unified middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5870 East Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808
- Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Academy of the Arts score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall Academy of the Arts 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), 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
$131,959
Median home value
$900,100
Median rent
$2,271/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 477 | Compare → |
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| Bancroft MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 817 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Country ClubPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #10 of 82
- District spending per student
- $18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marshall Academy of the Arts is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Academy of the Arts
Marshall Academy of the Arts is a public middle school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 955 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Academy of the Arts
What grades does Marshall Academy of the Arts serve?
Marshall Academy of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marshall Academy of the Arts?
Marshall Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 955 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Academy of the Arts is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Academy of the Arts rank in CA?
Marshall Academy of the Arts ranks #1,110 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Marshall Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Academy of the Arts 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 Marshall Academy of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Academy of the Arts has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marshall Academy of the Arts a charter school?
No, Marshall Academy of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Academy of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Marshall Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Academy of the Arts?
49.5% of students at Marshall Academy of the Arts 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
- 955
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (562) 429-7013
- Area population (ZIP 90808)
- 39,351
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 90808; 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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