School Profile · Los Angeles
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 posts 38% meeting the standard and 12.3% exceeding it, against 39% and 16.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
9719 South Main Street, 90003 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 6-8·486 students·94% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 451-3009·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
40
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,035 statewide · #88 of 226 in Los Angeles Unified
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 scores 40 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 54th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “38% proficient” and call it done. Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
31%
63%
Grade 6 · 37% proficient
14%
39%
47%
Grade 7 · 53% proficient
13%
32%
55%
Grade 8 · 45% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 6.6pp across grades; the floor rises 7.4pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
12.3%
State 16.8%
4.5pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
38.1%
State 39.3%
1.2pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
-4.0pp
State +1.5pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
12.3%
State 18.5%
6.2pp below state avg
Suspension rate
4.1%
State 3.7%
0.4pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 40
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi
Developing
42/100
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi
Developing
41/100
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi
Developing
39/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic94.9%
White0.4%
Black3.3%
Other1.4%
GenderFemale 51.0%Male 49.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 94.4% (31pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
486
374 below CA avg (~860)
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
6 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 in Los Angeles, 44.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (31.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (45.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 33.7 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 462 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−33.7pp
11.1% vs 44.8% overall · n=111
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−10.9pp
0.0% vs 10.9% overall · n=57
Math · English Learner−21.6pp
9.8% vs 31.5% overall · n=111
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−13.7pp
0.0% vs 13.7% overall · n=57
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income462 tested
ELA 44.8%·Math 31.5%· +3.9pp vs district
Hispanic456 tested
ELA 45.2%·Math 32.5%· +4.1pp vs district
English Learner111 tested
ELA 11.7%·Math 11.7%· +4.7pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 8.4pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: -0.3pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$56K
$29K below CA median
Median Home Value
$577K
$82K below CA median
Bachelor's+
7%
28pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
8.1 years avg experience
19 teachers · 5% first-year · 5% second-year
Teacher Credentials
80% fully credentialed
11.9% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
12.3%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 45th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
38.1%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 49th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
-4.0pp
↓ vs CA +1.5pp · 57th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
12.3%
↑ vs CA 18.5% · 59th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
4.1%
↓ vs CA 3.7% · 48th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 169 | 6% | 31% | 28% | 36% | 37% | −10 |
| Grade 7 | 160 | 14% | 39% | 19% | 28% | 54% | +6 |
| Grade 8 | 152 | 13% | 32% | 21% | 35% | 44% | −2 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 169 | 17% | 21% | 26% | 36% | 38% | +3 |
| Grade 7 | 159 | 12% | 22% | 33% | 33% | 34% | −0 |
| Grade 8 | 152 | 12% | 11% | 30% | 47% | 22% | −10 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 151 | 8% | 16% | 64% | 12% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 462 | 44.8% | +4 | +7 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 456 | 45.2% | +4 | +6 |
| English Learners | 111 | 11.7% | +5 | +1 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 ← | — | 40 | 12.3% | 38.1% | −4.0 | 4.1% |
| Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 42 | 12.8% | 31.5% | +12.6 | 0.6% |
| Alliance Kory Hunter Middle | 3.1 mi | 41 | 11.1% | 35.5% | +5.7 | 2.9% |
| Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle | 2.1 mi | 39 | 9.2% | 31.3% | +15.8 | 0.8% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #773 → #1438 → #887 → #873 → #1035
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 a good middle school?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 has a Scope Score of 40 out of 100, placing it in the 54th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,035 statewide. 12.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 4.5 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 38.1% of students at Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 12.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 25.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 12.3% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 961 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 rank in California?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 ranks #1,035 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 54th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 decreases by 4.0 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4?
12.3% of students at Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 4.1%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 scores 40/100 (54th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 486 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 in Los Angeles, 44.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (31.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (45.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 33.7 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 462 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.