Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School serves 468 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)47%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School?
468 students attend Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School?
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School offer ?
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School part of?
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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