Excellent
#1272 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
725 South Indiana St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory score 27% 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 has held near 27% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$56,623
Median home value
$617,600
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AngelsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,180 | Compare → |
| Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy of InnovationCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Kipp Los Angeles College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 515 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #150 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
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 806 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory
What grades does Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory serve?
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory?
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory rank in CA?
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory ranks #1,272 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory 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 Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory a charter school?
No, Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory?
94.8% of students at Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory 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
- 806
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (323) 780-6400
- Area population (ZIP 90023)
- 44,608
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 90023; 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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