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#4514 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Samuel Gompers Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
234 East 112th St., Los Angeles, CA 90061
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samuel Gompers Middle score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Samuel Gompers 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 64Good 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
$60,114
Median home value
$576,400
Median rent
$1,498/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Animo Mae Jemison Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #471 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
Samuel Gompers Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samuel Gompers Middle
Samuel Gompers Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 428 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,514 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samuel Gompers Middle
What grades does Samuel Gompers Middle serve?
Samuel Gompers Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Samuel Gompers Middle?
Samuel Gompers Middle has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Gompers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Gompers Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samuel Gompers Middle rank in CA?
Samuel Gompers Middle ranks #4,514 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Samuel Gompers Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Samuel Gompers Middle 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 Samuel Gompers Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samuel Gompers Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Samuel Gompers Middle a charter school?
No, Samuel Gompers Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samuel Gompers Middle a Title I school?
No, Samuel Gompers Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samuel Gompers Middle?
91.4% of students at Samuel Gompers 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (323) 241-4000
- Area population (ZIP 90061)
- 28,478
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 90061; 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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