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1575 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026-5701
Summary
Sal Castro Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 45th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
36.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 841/1,204 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 473/1,204 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 276 |
| Low-Income Students | 270 (97.8%) |
| English Learners | 80 (29.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 13.2 points over the full period. Math rose 15.7 points from last year and rose 24.1 points over the full period.
•Math +24.1 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 26.7% to 41.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 841 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 25.0% to 46.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.1% 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 Sal Castro Middle compare within the district?
Sal Castro Middle is No. 85 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sal Castro Middle rank in California?
Sal Castro Middle ranks No. 841 of 1,204 in reading and No. 473 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 Sal Castro Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 80 in reading and No. 27 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.3% meet the reading standard and 36.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sal Castro Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Sal Castro Middle is No. 40 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Sal Castro Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sal Castro Middle is No. 198 in reading and No. 104 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sal Castro MiddleThis school | 36.3% | 35.4% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
