Charles Drew Middle
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
1,177th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 9%▲ Improving
8511 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 826-1700Official website ↗NCES ID 062271002966Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Charles Drew Middle 1,177th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 9th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 578 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 647 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.2% | 80.5% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 15.2% | 16.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $594K in zip 90001 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Charles Drew Middle in?
Charles Drew Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Charles Drew Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Charles Drew Middle 1,177th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Charles Drew Middle?
Hispanic 81%, Black 17%, White 2% (647 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Charles Drew Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90001 is $594K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.