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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Charles Drew Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8511 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001-3921

(323) 826-1700 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/drew_ms

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1/10
#1235
Rank 1235 out of 1,315
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1241 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1220 · 7th percentile
Science1/10 · #1192 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Charles Drew Middle sits in the heart of South Los Angeles, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools carry a lot of weight in shaping kids' futures. The school serves seventh and eighth graders, and while test scores reflect the real challenges facing students in this zip code, science is a relative bright spot worth noting. Families who are engaged and looking to advocate for their kids will find that South LA has a tight-knit energy, with community organizations and local resources that can make a meaningful difference when parents lean in.

Student Demographics

510 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
410 (80%)
African American
89 (17%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners202 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged505 (99%)
Students with Disabilities75 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

607
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #505 · 63rd percentile

138 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found