Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 90063

This analysis examines two middle schools serving grades 6-8 in the 90063 zip code of Los Angeles, both of which serve student populations with very high economic need.

When comparing the two schools, Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 stands out for stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English, math, and science than Belvedere Middle, and it has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years. Alliance also has a notably lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. Belvedere Middle, part of the large Los Angeles Unified district, operates with a significantly lower student-to-teacher ratio and higher reported spending per student.

The performance difference is interesting as Alliance, a charter school in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District, achieves better academic outcomes despite having fewer resources per student and larger class sizes. Both schools face the challenge of science proficiency, where scores are furthest below the state average. For parents, this comparison highlights how schools with similar student demographics can have different approaches and results, with factors like attendance and a track record of improvement being important to consider.