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#4447 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles
Middle School · PREPA TEC - Los Angeles District
8001 Santa Fe Ave., Walnut Park, CA 90255
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher
27.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher
27.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,447 of 9,539
In Walnut Park
#3 of 4
public schools
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Prepa Tec - Los Angeles
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About Prepa Tec - Los Angeles
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is a public middle school in Walnut Park, CA, part of PREPA TEC - Los Angeles District. Prepa Tec - Los Angeles serves approximately 305 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Prepa Tec - Los Angeles has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,447 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Prepa Tec - Los Angeles show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Prepa Tec - Los Angeles sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles runs 27.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Prepa Tec - Los Angeles — Students at Prepa Tec - Los Angeles score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 14 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: 9.3/10.
How Prepa Tec - Los Angeles Compares
See how Prepa Tec - Los Angeles performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8001 Santa Fe Ave., Walnut Park, CA 90255
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prepa Tec - Los Angeles may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Walnut Park Mid A Sch of Soc Just and Service Lrng (rated 9.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Walnut Park, see our Walnut Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90255 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,376
Median Home Value
$562,600
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Population
70,363
College Educated
8.8%
Homeownership
30.1%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
34.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prepa Tec - Los Angeles
What grades does Prepa Tec - Los Angeles serve?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
The student-teacher ratio at Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is 27.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prepa Tec - Los Angeles rank in CA?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles ranks #4,447 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles's MySchoolScout rating?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles a charter school?
Yes, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles a Title I school?
No, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
94.8% of students at Prepa Tec - Los Angeles 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (323) 800-2739
Resources & Links
District
PREPA TEC - Los Angeles District- District Enrollment
- 305
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,168
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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