For the 2025-26 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.
Public 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 Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
90061, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Gr: 8-10 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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