Serving 838 students in grades 6-8, Andrew Carnegie 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Andrew Carnegie Middle School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Andrew Carnegie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrew Carnegie Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4982 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Carnegie Middle School's ranking?
Andrew Carnegie Middle School is ranked #4982 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Andrew Carnegie Middle School often compared to?
Andrew Carnegie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen M. White Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Andrew Carnegie Middle School?
838 students attend Andrew Carnegie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Andrew Carnegie Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Carnegie Middle School?
Andrew Carnegie Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Andrew Carnegie Middle School offer ?
Andrew Carnegie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Andrew Carnegie Middle School part of?
Andrew Carnegie Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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