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Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School

8800 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, Watts Learning Center Charter 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6436 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watts Learning Center Charter 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.
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watts Learning Center Charter 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.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School's ranking?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School is ranked #6436 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School?
399 students attend Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School offer ?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School part of?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School is part of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School located?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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