Excellent
#1063 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Para Los Ninos Middle
Middle School · Para Los Ninos Middle District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades 6th – 8th.
835 Stanford Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Para Los Ninos Middle score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2018, reaching 26% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Para Los Ninos 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- 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
$32,250
Median home value
$1,075,800
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
43.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Julian Nava Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Synergy Kinetic AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Animo Jefferson Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| John Adams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 686 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Para Los Ninos Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Para Los Ninos Middle is listed in Para Los Ninos Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Para Los Ninos Middle
Para Los Ninos Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Para Los Ninos Middle District, serving approximately 313 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Para Los Ninos Middle
What grades does Para Los Ninos Middle serve?
Para Los Ninos Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Para Los Ninos Middle?
Para Los Ninos Middle has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Para Los Ninos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Para Los Ninos Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Para Los Ninos Middle rank in CA?
Para Los Ninos Middle ranks #1,063 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Para Los Ninos Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Para Los Ninos 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 Para Los Ninos Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Para Los Ninos Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Para Los Ninos Middle a charter school?
Yes, Para Los Ninos Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Para Los Ninos Middle a Title I school?
No, Para Los Ninos Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Para Los Ninos Middle?
89.8% of students at Para Los Ninos 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
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (213) 896-2640
- Area population (ZIP 90021)
- 3,152
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 90021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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