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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

South Gate Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 4100 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280-3218

(323) 568-4000 · www.southgatems-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

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5/10
#673
Rank 673 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #738 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #685 · 48th percentile
Science6/10 · #582 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Gate Middle sits in the heart of South Gate, a working-class city just southeast of downtown Los Angeles with a strong sense of community pride and a predominantly Latino population. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative strength, making it a solid option for families who want their kids in a neighborhood school where they're likely to know their classmates from elementary. For families rooted in South Gate who value staying close to home and being part of a tight-knit community, this school offers a familiar, grounded middle school experience within one of LA's most densely connected suburbs.

Student Demographics

1,133 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,094 (97%)
White
30 (3%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners268 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,063 (94%)
Students with Disabilities150 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,192
Enrollment
59.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 Programs8/10 · #361 · 74th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found