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28014 Montereina Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1288
Summary
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
60.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 147/1,204 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 165/1,204 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,337 |
| Low-Income Students | 906 (67.8%) |
| English Learners | 12 (0.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period.
•Math +8.7 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 Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 69.8% to 73.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.5% 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 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 51% to 89%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.2% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.1-point math income gap is about the same as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.3% 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 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 Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle compare within the district?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle rank in California?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle ranks No. 147 of 1,204 in reading and No. 165 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 Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 68.2% meet the reading standard and 54.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle compare with other schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Rancho Palos Verdes with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho Palos VerdesHow does Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is No. 26 in reading and No. 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson MiddleThis school | 60.2% | 72.4% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
| Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle | 67.0% | 74.1% |
