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#3729 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Southeast Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · South Gate, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2560 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeast Middle score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeast 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Gate), 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
$71,379
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90280; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Philosophers AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Edwin Markham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Valiente College Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 846 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #402 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
Southeast Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Middle
Southeast Middle is a public middle school in South Gate, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,219 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,729 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Middle
What grades does Southeast Middle serve?
Southeast Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southeast Middle?
Southeast Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Middle rank in CA?
Southeast Middle ranks #3,729 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Southeast Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast 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 Southeast Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southeast Middle a charter school?
No, Southeast Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Middle a Title I school?
No, Southeast Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Middle?
93.7% of students at Southeast 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
- 1,219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (323) 568-3100
- Area population (ZIP 90280)
- 91,719
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 90280; 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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