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2560 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280-5557
Summary
Southeast Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 22.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 684/1,204 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 804/1,204 (33rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,215 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,151 (94.7%) |
| English Learners | 181 (14.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period. Math rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 7.6 points over the full period.
•Math +7.6 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 40.0% to 42.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 684 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.0% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 22% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.9% to 24.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 804 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 2.8%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
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 Southeast Middle compare within the district?
Southeast Middle is No. 59 in reading and No. 83 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Southeast Middle rank in California?
Southeast Middle ranks No. 684 of 1,204 in reading and No. 804 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 Southeast Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 56 in reading and No. 80 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.6% meet the reading standard and 21.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Southeast Middle compare with other schools in South Gate?
Southeast Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in South Gate with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South GateHow does Southeast Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Southeast Middle is No. 156 in reading and No. 192 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast MiddleThis school | 22.3% | 40.7% |
| South Gate Middle | 32.8% | 41.8% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
