Excellent
#1428 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Young Oak Kim Academy
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
615 South Shatto Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90005
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Young Oak Kim Academy score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% 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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young Oak Kim Academy 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$52,755
Median home value
$1,084,400
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90005; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Ivy Road SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Rise Kohyang MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Pilgrim SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #170 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
Young Oak Kim Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Oak Kim Academy
Young Oak Kim Academy is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 768 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 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 Young Oak Kim Academy
What grades does Young Oak Kim Academy serve?
Young Oak Kim Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Young Oak Kim Academy?
Young Oak Kim Academy has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Oak Kim Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Oak Kim Academy is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Oak Kim Academy rank in CA?
Young Oak Kim Academy ranks #1,428 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Young Oak Kim Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Oak Kim Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Young Oak Kim Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Oak Kim Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Young Oak Kim Academy a charter school?
No, Young Oak Kim Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Young Oak Kim Academy a Title I school?
No, Young Oak Kim Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Oak Kim Academy?
98.0% of students at Young Oak Kim Academy 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
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (213) 739-6500
- Area population (ZIP 90005)
- 38,747
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 90005; 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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