Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex vs. Downtown Value
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School Overview
School
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
2023 S. Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 998 students in grades 6-12, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Value ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
998 students
437 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
60% | 40%
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
18 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4522 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7147 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
14%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
10-14%
n/a
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
n/a
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
-
41
Grade 1 Students
-
41
Grade 2 Students
-
43
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
-
47
Grade 5 Students
-
48
Grade 6 Students
153
57
Grade 7 Students
148
58
Grade 8 Students
148
61
Grade 9 Students
141
-
Grade 10 Students
148
-
Grade 11 Students
139
-
Grade 12 Students
121
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
98%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
n/a
n/a
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n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.04
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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