Southeast Middle
South Gate, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades 6-8
987th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
Southeast Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southeast Middle 987th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
Southeast Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,158 students tested
Southeast Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,219 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.8% | 96.5% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Southeast Middle
Typical home value $697K in zip 90280 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Southeast Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1KIPP Philosophers AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter1,181st of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 1Edwin Markham MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away1,211th of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 2Cesar Chavez MiddleLynwood Unified · 1.5 mi away1,066th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 15% - 5Animo Florence-Firestone Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away · charter773rd of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 1Charles Drew MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away1,177th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 5South Gate MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away692nd of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 29% - 6Bunche MiddleCompton Unified · 1.8 mi away641st of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 2Hosler MiddleLynwood Unified · 1.8 mi away1,093rd of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southeast Middle in?
Southeast Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in South Gate, California.
Is Southeast Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southeast Middle 987th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southeast Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (1,219 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southeast 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.