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8511 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001-3921
Summary
Charles Drew Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 23rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 33.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 17.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 33.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 899/1,204 (25th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 957/1,204 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 607 |
| Low-Income Students | 602 (99.2%) |
| English Learners | 143 (23.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 11.1 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 9.5 points over the full period.
•Math +9.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.0% to 38.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 899 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 19% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 9%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.6% to 19.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 957 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 16.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Charles Drew Middle compare within the district?
Charles Drew Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles Drew Middle rank in California?
Charles Drew Middle ranks No. 899 of 1,204 in reading and No. 957 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Charles Drew Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Charles Drew Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Charles Drew Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Charles Drew Middle is No. 25 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 29 7–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Drew MiddleThis school | 17.4% | 33.7% |
| CDS Secondary | 13.6% | 33.3% |
