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Sal Castro Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1575 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026-5701

(213) 241-4416 · www.salcastroms.com

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3/10
#968
Rank 968 out of 1,315
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1015 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #970 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #807 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Sal Castro Middle sits in the heart of Echo Park, one of LA's most culturally layered neighborhoods, where long-time residents and newer arrivals share a community shaped by art, activism, and resilience. Named after the Chicano civil rights leader who organized the 1968 East LA walkouts, the school carries a legacy that resonates with families who value that kind of cultural history alongside their kids' education. It may be a better fit for families already rooted in the area who appreciate the neighborhood's character and are looking to supplement academics with the rich extracurricular and cultural life that surrounds them.

Student Demographics

248 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
231 (93%)
African American
8 (3%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners125 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged244 (98%)
Students with Disabilities30 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

276
Enrollment
19.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs10/10 · #10 · 99th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found