South Gate Middle
South Gate, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades 6-8
692nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
South Gate Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Gate Middle 692nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
South Gate Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,156 students tested
South Gate Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,264 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.8% | 97.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near South Gate Middle
Typical home value $697K in zip 90280 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Gate Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Cesar Chavez MiddleLynwood Unified · 1.2 mi away1,066th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 15% - 3Southeast MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away987th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 3Orchard Academies 2BLos Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi away981st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 13% - 5Orchard Academies 2CLos Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi away738th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 23% - 3Magnolia Science Academy BellLos Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter974th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 2Hosler MiddleLynwood Unified · 1.9 mi away1,093rd of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 4Bell Gardens IntermediateMontebello Unified · 2.2 mi away817th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 3Henry T. Gage MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away969th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Gate Middle in?
South Gate Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in South Gate, California.
Is South Gate Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Gate Middle 692nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Gate Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (1,264 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Gate Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90280 is $697K 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.