Public School Review - Established 2003

Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 vs. Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex

Should you attend Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 or Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
113 South Rowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-12, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
392 students
1,003 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7131 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4515 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex with the average graduation rate observed in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex by grade.
Grade 6 Students
108
140
Grade 7 Students
149
151
Grade 8 Students
135
152
Grade 9 Students
-
139
Grade 10 Students
-
142
Grade 11 Students
-
142
Grade 12 Students
-
137

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.04
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE