For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 792 students in 90061, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90061, CA are Samuel Gompers Middle School, New Designs Charter School-watts and Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuel Gompers Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
90061, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Sojourner Truth Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90061, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90061, CA include Samuel Gompers Middle School, New Designs Charter School-watts and Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90061?
3 public middle schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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