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Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District

8800 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003-3541
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 370 students in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
370 Students
5,827,030 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
268,014 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District, which is ranked #1318 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1293 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
34%
41%
47%
10-14%
29%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.30
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
16%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,835 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,892
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,835
$18,395

Best Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8800 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District manages 1 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District is ranked #1318 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District?
82% of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District?
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,835 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-08
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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