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8701 Parkhill Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-3437
Summary
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 32nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 847/1,204 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 792/1,204 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 133 |
| Low-Income Students | 94 (70.7%) |
| English Learners | 6 (4.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.3 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period. Math fell 21.0 points from last year and fell 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math -5.5 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 23.9% to 52.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 847 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.0-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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 17% to 17%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 11.1% to 34.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 792 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.6-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Katherine Johnson STEM Academy compare within the district?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is No. 88 in reading and No. 82 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Katherine Johnson STEM Academy rank in California?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy ranks No. 847 of 1,204 in reading and No. 792 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 Katherine Johnson STEM Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 108 in both subjects among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.7% meet the reading standard and 16.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Katherine Johnson STEM Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is No. 43 in reading and No. 41 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Katherine Johnson STEM Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is No. 202 in reading and No. 189 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine Johnson STEM AcademyThis school | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
