Serving 276 students in grades 6-8, Monsenor Oscar Romero 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School's student population of 276 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Be More!
School Rankings
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter 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 Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School is 0.13, 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
#8742 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School's ranking?
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School is ranked #8742 out of 9,523 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School?
276 students attend Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School?
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School offer ?
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School part of?
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School is part of Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School located?
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School is located in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Pico Union.
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