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7350 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90041-2547
Summary
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 42nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 24.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 955/1,734 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,070/1,735 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 265 |
| Low-Income Students | 252 (95.1%) |
| English Learners | 33 (12.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math +3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.8% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 955 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 3.9% to 30.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,070 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 14.2 points ahead in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 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 PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High compare within the district?
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High is No. 17 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 27 6–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High rank in California?
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High ranks No. 955 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,070 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 16 in reading and No. 15 in math among 26 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.3% meet the reading standard and 25.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High is No. 9 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 17 6–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High is No. 21 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 35 6–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| PUC CALS Middle School and Early College HighThis school | 24.3% | 40.8% |
| Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex | 42.9% | 64.4% |
| Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex | 26.9% | 36.5% |
