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#2446 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle
Middle School · Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1933 Broadway #1108, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 11% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell Westbrook Why Not? 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertas College Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 4–8 | 0.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Kipp Scholar AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Computer Science Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Audubon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 436 | 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.
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,774NCES 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.
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle is listed in Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle District, serving approximately 133 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,446 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle
What grades does Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle serve?
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle?
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle rank in CA?
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle ranks #2,446 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell Westbrook Why Not? 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 Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle a charter school?
Yes, Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle a Title I school?
No, Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle?
83.5% of students at Russell Westbrook Why Not? 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
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (323) 403-0770
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
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 90007; 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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