Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, El Segundo Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Segundo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
El Segundo Middle School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
804 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
El Segundo Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Segundo Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Segundo Middle School's ranking?
El Segundo Middle School is ranked #908 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Segundo Middle School often compared to?
El Segundo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School, New West Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Segundo Middle School?
804 students attend El Segundo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of El Segundo Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Segundo Middle School?
El Segundo Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Segundo Middle School offer ?
El Segundo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Segundo Middle School part of?
El Segundo Middle School is part of El Segundo Unified School District.
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