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#3735 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Sal Castro Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1575 West 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sal Castro Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sal Castro 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$85,835
Median home value
$1,143,400
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Liechty MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Equitas Academy 4Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Vista Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Equitas Academy #2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 401 | 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
- #408 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
Sal Castro Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sal Castro Middle
Sal Castro Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 311 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,735 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (213) 241-4416
- Area population (ZIP 90026)
- 62,902
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 90026; 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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