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Email BoardWatts Learning Center Charter Middle
8800 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3541
Summary
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 26th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 31.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 21.3% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 31.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 943/1,204 (22nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 838/1,204 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 400 |
| Low-Income Students | 400 (100.0%) |
| English Learners | 93 (23.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 10.4 points over the full period. Math rose 5.1 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 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 30.3% to 34.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 943 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
10.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 26.2% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 23% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 5% to 5%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.1% to 37.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 838 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 math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 14.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle compare within the district?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is No. 100 in reading and No. 90 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle rank in California?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle ranks No. 943 of 1,204 in reading and No. 838 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 99 in reading and No. 85 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.7% meet the reading standard and 21.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is No. 50 in reading and No. 47 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is No. 223 in reading and No. 205 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watts Learning Center Charter MiddleThis school | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
