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4535 West 153rd Place, Lawndale, CA 90260-1957
Summary
Jane Addams Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 44.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 366/1,204 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 349/1,204 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 644 |
| Low-Income Students | 545 (84.6%) |
| English Learners | 109 (16.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.7% to 62.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.3% to 48.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.8% 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 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 Jane Addams Middle compare within the district?
Jane Addams Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Lawndale Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jane Addams Middle rank in California?
Jane Addams Middle ranks No. 366 of 1,204 in reading and No. 349 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 Jane Addams Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.3% meet the reading standard and 42.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jane Addams Middle compare with other schools in Lawndale?
Jane Addams Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Lawndale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LawndaleHow does Jane Addams Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Jane Addams Middle is No. 77 in reading and No. 72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams MiddleThis school | 44.1% | 57.1% |
| Will Rogers Middle | 30.9% | 49.3% |
