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#3735 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Sal Castro Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
1575 West 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,735 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#295 of 563
public schools
In district
#408 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Sal Castro Middle
Sal Castro Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Sal Castro Middle serves approximately 311 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Sal Castro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,735 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sal Castro Middle show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Sal Castro Middle 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.
Score Breakdown
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Sal Castro Middle — Students at Sal Castro Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 7.3/10.
How Sal Castro Middle Compares
See how Sal Castro Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1575 West 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sal Castro Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Downtown Business High (rated 9.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alliance Ted K. Tajima High (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Para Los Ninos - Evelyn Thurman Gratts (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90026 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,835
Median Home Value
$1,143,400
Median Rent
$1,822/mo
Population
62,902
College Educated
47.4%
Homeownership
25.1%
Avg Commute
31.9 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
36.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sal Castro Middle
What grades does Sal Castro Middle serve?
Sal Castro Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sal Castro Middle?
Sal Castro Middle has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sal Castro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sal Castro Middle is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sal Castro Middle rank in CA?
Sal Castro Middle ranks #3,735 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sal Castro Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sal Castro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sal Castro Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sal Castro Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sal Castro Middle a charter school?
No, Sal Castro Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sal Castro Middle a Title I school?
No, Sal Castro Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sal Castro Middle?
97.7% of students at Sal Castro 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (213) 241-4416
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #408 of 769
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