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812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247-5105
Summary
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 35.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 632/1,204 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 503/1,204 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 360 |
| Low-Income Students | 317 (88.1%) |
| English Learners | 42 (11.7%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 12.7 points over the full period.
•Math +12.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.8% to 48.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 632 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.9% to 36.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.7% of English-only students. The gap held steady 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena compare within the district?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena rank in California?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena ranks No. 632 of 1,204 in reading and No. 503 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.9% meet the reading standard and 33.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena compare with other schools in Gardena?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Gardena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GardenaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Charter Middle - GardenaThis school | 35.0% | 42.6% |
| Bridges Preparatory Academy | 48.2% | 54.3% |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood | 42.7% | 50.6% |
