Excellent
#1277 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Orchard Academies 2c
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Bell, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6411 Orchard Ave., Bell, CA 90201
- Math 21% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Academies 2c score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 28% across the 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orchard Academies 2c 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bell), 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
$56,824
Median home value
$542,800
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
21%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy BellCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Orchard Academies 2bEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Chester W. Nimitz MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Renuevo SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #155 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
Orchard Academies 2c is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Academies 2c
Orchard Academies 2c is a public middle school in Bell, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 398 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,277 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Academies 2c
What grades does Orchard Academies 2c serve?
Orchard Academies 2c serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Orchard Academies 2c?
Orchard Academies 2c has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Academies 2c?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Academies 2c is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Academies 2c rank in CA?
Orchard Academies 2c ranks #1,277 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orchard Academies 2c's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Academies 2c has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Orchard Academies 2c?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Academies 2c has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Orchard Academies 2c a charter school?
No, Orchard Academies 2c is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Academies 2c a Title I school?
No, Orchard Academies 2c is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Academies 2c?
98.0% of students at Orchard Academies 2c 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (323) 826-3900
- Area population (ZIP 90201)
- 93,783
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 90201; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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