Very Good
#2551 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Pio Pico Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1512 South Arlington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pio Pico Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pio Pico 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,395
Median home value
$1,178,100
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
23.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90019; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Magnolia Science Academy 6Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #281 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
Pio Pico Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pio Pico Middle
Pio Pico Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 242 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,551 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pio Pico Middle
What grades does Pio Pico Middle serve?
Pio Pico Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pio Pico Middle?
Pio Pico Middle has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pio Pico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pio Pico Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pio Pico Middle rank in CA?
Pio Pico Middle ranks #2,551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pio Pico Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pio Pico Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pio Pico Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pio Pico Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pio Pico Middle a charter school?
No, Pio Pico Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pio Pico Middle a Title I school?
No, Pio Pico Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pio Pico Middle?
95.5% of students at Pio Pico 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
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (323) 733-8801
- Area population (ZIP 90019)
- 59,288
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 90019; 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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