Serving 161 students in grades 7-8, Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School?
161 students attend Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School?
Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School offer ?
Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School part of?
Westside Innovative School House Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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