Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
196th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 85%▲ Improving
28014 Montereina Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900Official website ↗NCES ID 062271002960Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle 196th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2015 to 85th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,265 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,295 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.3% | 57.4% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.3% | 14.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 10.9% | 12.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 15.9% | 10.6% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 4.3% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 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 $1.82M in zip 90275 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
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ELA 47% ▼25 · Math 46% ▼10Compare - #28Ridgecrest IntermediatePalos Verdes Peninsula Unified · 3.5 mi away28th of 1,294
ELA 85% ▲13 · Math 79% ▲23Compare - #94Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorrance Unified · 4.3 mi away94th of 1,294
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What school district is Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle in?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Is Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle 196th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
Hispanic 57%, Black 15%, Asian 13%, White 11% (1,295 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90275 is $1.82M 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.