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#6528 of 9,539 schools in CA
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle
Middle School · Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8800 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watts Learning Center Charter Middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watts Learning Center Charter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$54,781
Median home value
$547,600
Median rent
$1,515/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Bret Harte Preparatory MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Charles Drew MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 647 | 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.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,003NCES 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.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is listed in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watts Learning Center Charter Middle
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,528 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watts Learning Center Charter Middle
What grades does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle serve?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle rank in CA?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle ranks #6,528 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Watts Learning Center Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watts Learning Center Charter Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Watts Learning Center Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Watts Learning Center Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?
99.2% of students at Watts Learning Center Charter 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (323) 565-4800
- Area population (ZIP 90003)
- 71,708
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 90003; 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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