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Robert E. Peary Middle School vs. Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena

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School Overview

School
Robert E. Peary Middle School
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
812 West 165th Pl.
Gardena, CA 90247
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,119 students in grades 6-8, Robert E. Peary 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,119 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert E. Peary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert E. Peary Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert E. Peary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Peary Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena 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

#7343 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#7179 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert E. Peary Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert E. Peary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert E. Peary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Robert E. Peary Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena by grade.
Grade 6 Students
344
123
Grade 7 Students
373
120
Grade 8 Students
402
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified 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 American Indian at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Asian at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified 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 White at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert E. Peary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified 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 two or more races at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert E. Peary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena 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
84%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert E. Peary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena 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
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert E. Peary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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