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600 South McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90005-3829
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
53.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 267/1,204 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 240/1,204 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,302 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,041 (80.0%) |
| English Learners | 109 (8.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.8% to 65.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.8% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.0% to 54.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.5% 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 John Burroughs Middle compare within the district?
John Burroughs Middle is No. 12 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Burroughs Middle rank in California?
John Burroughs Middle ranks No. 267 of 1,204 in reading and No. 240 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 John Burroughs Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.6% meet the reading standard and 48.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Burroughs Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
John Burroughs Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does John Burroughs Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
John Burroughs Middle is No. 54 in reading and No. 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Burroughs MiddleThis school | 53.0% | 63.6% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
