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Katherine Johnson STEM Academy

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8701 Parkhill Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-3437

(323) 673-1230 · kjstemacademy.org

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6/10
#653
Rank 653 out of 1,315
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #739 · 44th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #459 · 65th percentile
Science3/10 · #932 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Named after the legendary NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson STEM Academy sits in the Westchester neighborhood near LAX, a part of southwest LA that has a quiet, almost suburban feel compared to the bustle you'd expect from the city. The school draws families who are drawn to the STEM focus and want a middle school experience with a clear academic direction, and its stronger math performance reflects that identity in a tangible way. It's a solid option for families in the Westchester, Playa del Rey, and El Segundo border areas who want a themed, mission-driven environment for their 6th-8th grader.

Student Demographics

121 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
59 (49%)
Hispanic
33 (27%)
Multiple Races
14 (12%)
White
9 (7%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged85 (70%)
Students with Disabilities29 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

133
Enrollment
9
Teachers (FTE)
14.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16
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 Programs9/10 · #204 · 85th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found