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Griffith Middle School

4765 E. Fourth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Griffith 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (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 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,199 students
This chart displays total students of Griffith Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Griffith Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Griffith 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)
#5482 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Griffith Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Griffith 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.
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Griffith 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.
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Griffith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Griffith 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)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Griffith Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
97%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Griffith 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)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Griffith 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 Griffith 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 Griffith 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)
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Griffith 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)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Griffith 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 Griffith Middle School's ranking?
Griffith Middle School is ranked #5482 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Griffith Middle School often compared to?
Griffith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Middle School, Will Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Griffith Middle School?
1,199 students attend Griffith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Griffith Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Griffith Middle School offer ?
Griffith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Griffith Middle School part of?
Griffith Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Reviews
5   10/14/2017
This school is amazing ... my 3rd child 1st year here at 6th grader they have electives, dual language class band, computer science , but most importantly a principal and teachers who truly care about their students, parents , community, and a beautiful safe campus ...... as soon as you walk into the school you feel like home .... I'm happy and pleased
- Posted by Parent - Patricia
5   9/26/2007
I CONSIDER THIS SCHOOL TO BE ONE OF THE NICEST SCHOOLS TO BE IN.IT HAS A MUSIC CLASS--ORCHESTRA AND BAND.ALL-STARS,AND THE ONE I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHICH IS AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY THE INTERACT CLUB.YOU GET TO MEET PEOPLE MAKE NEW FRIENDS,AND LIVE WITH PEOLPLE THAT CARE ABOUT MAKING OUR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD BETTER.THE AVID TEACHERS ARE GREAT TOO.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - FLORI

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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