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Charles Maclay Middle School

12540 Pierce Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Charles Maclay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Charles Maclay Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Charles Maclay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#8751 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charles Maclay Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Charles Maclay Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
91%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Charles Maclay Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
95%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charles Maclay Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Maclay Middle School's ranking?
Charles Maclay Middle School is ranked #8751 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Maclay Middle School?
381 students attend Charles Maclay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Charles Maclay Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Charles Maclay Middle School offer ?
Charles Maclay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles Maclay Middle School part of?
Charles Maclay Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles Maclay Middle School located?
Charles Maclay Middle School is located in the Sylmar neighborhood of Pacoima, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sylmar.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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