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2839 North Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032-2701
Summary
El Sereno Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 505/1,204 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 329/1,204 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 857 |
| Low-Income Students | 787 (91.8%) |
| English Learners | 70 (8.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.9 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
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.0% to 49.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.6% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.8% to 47.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.9-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 El Sereno Middle compare within the district?
El Sereno Middle is No. 30 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Sereno Middle rank in California?
El Sereno Middle ranks No. 505 of 1,204 in reading and No. 329 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Sereno Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 35 in reading and No. 13 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.9% meet the reading standard and 42.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Sereno Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
El Sereno Middle is No. 14 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does El Sereno Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
El Sereno Middle is No. 108 in reading and No. 66 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Sereno MiddleThis school | 45.5% | 48.8% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
