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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8Charter

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8800 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3541

(323) 565-4800 · www.wlccms.org/

4/10
#794
Rank 794 out of 1,315
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #698 · 47th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #874 · 34th percentile
Science4/10 · #828 · 37th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle sits in the heart of South Los Angeles, a neighborhood with deep roots and a strong sense of community pride. This charter school draws families who are looking for a more intentional educational environment than a traditional district school, with slightly stronger English performance than math — making it a reasonable option for kids who thrive with reading and writing. Families who choose this school tend to be invested in the Watts community and appreciate a school that's part of a longer charter network with a mission-driven approach to serving the neighborhood.

Student Demographics

353 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
306 (87%)
African American
45 (13%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners139 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged353 (100%)
Students with Disabilities31 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

400
Enrollment
16.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.5
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 Programs6/10 · #660 · 52nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found