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3500 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007-4333
Summary
William Jefferson Clinton Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 29.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 892/1,204 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 612/1,204 (49th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 622 |
| Low-Income Students | 612 (98.4%) |
| English Learners | 183 (29.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.3 points from last year and rose 7.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period.
•Math +5.0 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 30.9% to 38.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 892 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
3.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 30% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 14%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.1% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 612 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
13.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 William Jefferson Clinton Middle compare within the district?
William Jefferson Clinton Middle is No. 94 in reading and No. 50 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Jefferson Clinton Middle rank in California?
William Jefferson Clinton Middle ranks No. 892 of 1,204 in reading and No. 612 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 William Jefferson Clinton Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 91 in reading and No. 45 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.8% meet the reading standard and 29.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William Jefferson Clinton Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
William Jefferson Clinton Middle is No. 47 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does William Jefferson Clinton Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
William Jefferson Clinton Middle is No. 215 in reading and No. 135 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Jefferson Clinton MiddleThis school | 29.6% | 34.0% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
