School Profile · Los Angeles
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball posts 34% meeting the standard and 12.5% exceeding it, against 39% and 16.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
603 East 115th Street, 90059 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 6-8·390 students·97% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 905-1377·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
36
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,250 statewide · #119 of 226 in Los Angeles Unified
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle scores 36 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 44th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “34% proficient” and call it done. Alliance Jack H. Skirball deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Alliance Jack H. Skirball 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.
10%
28%
62%
Grade 6 · 38% proficient
15%
28%
57%
Grade 7 · 43% proficient
15%
27%
58%
Grade 8 · 42% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 4.4pp across grades; the floor rises 3.4pp. 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
12.5%
State 16.8%
4.3pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
34.4%
State 39.3%
4.9pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
-3.6pp
State +1.5pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
24.4%
State 18.5%
5.9pp above state avg
Suspension rate
1.2%
State 3.7%
2.5pp below 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 49
Davis Middle
Compton Unified · 2.7 mi
Solid
59/100
Bunche Middle
Compton Unified · 2.1 mi
Developing
45/100
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Unified · 2.7 mi
Developing
42/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 59
Laurel Street Elementary
Compton Unified · 2.8 mi
Solid
61/100
Tibby Elementary
Compton Unified · 2.3 mi
Solid
59/100
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Compton Unified · 1.3 mi
Solid
56/100
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
Hispanic73.3%
Black23.3%
Other3.3%
GenderFemale 55.6%Male 44.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 96.9% (33pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
390
470 below CA avg (~860)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 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 Jack H. Skirball Middle in Los Angeles, 42.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle outperforms its district average for low-income students by 1.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (44.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 36.0 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 384 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−36.0pp
4.8% vs 40.8% overall · n=65
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−13.2pp
0.0% vs 13.2% overall · n=65
Math · English Learner−20.1pp
7.9% vs 28.0% overall · n=66
Math Exceeded · English Learner−11.8pp
0.0% vs 11.8% overall · n=66
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income384 tested
ELA 42.2%·Math 28.6%· +1.3pp vs district
Hispanic295 tested
ELA 44.2%·Math 31.5%· +3.2pp vs district
Black93 tested
ELA 33.3%·Math 17.2%· -2.5pp 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 3.2pp 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
$584K
$75K below CA median
Bachelor's+
10%
25pp 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
7.9 years avg experience
17 teachers · 29% second-year
Teacher Credentials
86% fully credentialed
7.9% 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%
12.5%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 45th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
34.4%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 46th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
-3.6pp
↓ vs CA +1.5pp · 50th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
24.4%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 42th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.2%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 128 | 10% | 28% | 20% | 42% | 38% | −8 |
| Grade 7 | 127 | 15% | 28% | 22% | 35% | 43% | −5 |
| Grade 8 | 144 | 15% | 27% | 35% | 23% | 42% | −4 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 128 | 13% | 19% | 20% | 48% | 32% | −3 |
| Grade 7 | 127 | 12% | 19% | 28% | 41% | 31% | −3 |
| Grade 8 | 145 | 10% | 11% | 26% | 53% | 21% | −11 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 145 | 10% | 23% | 57% | 10% |
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 | 384 | 42.2% | +1 | +4 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 294 | 44.2% | +3 | +5 |
| Black/African American | 93 | 33.3% | −2 | +1 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle ← | — | 36 | 12.5% | 34.4% | −3.6 | 1.2% |
| Davis Middle | 2.7 mi | 59 | 22.6% | 53.5% | −6.6 | 0.1% |
| Bunche Middle | 2.1 mi | 45 | 13.1% | 36.1% | +6.2 | 0.2% |
| Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles | 2.7 mi | 42 | 12.8% | 31.5% | +12.6 | 0.6% |
| 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 #1035 → #1699 → #1694 → #1220 → #1250
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle a good middle school?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle has a Scope Score of 36 out of 100, placing it in the 44th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,250 statewide. 12.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 4.3 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 Jack H. Skirball Middle's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 34.4% of students at Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 12.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 21.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 12.5% 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. 799 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle rank in California?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle ranks #1,250 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 44th 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 Jack H. Skirball Middle getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle decreases by 3.6 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 Jack H. Skirball Middle?
24.4% of students at Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 1.2%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. 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 Jack H. Skirball Middle compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle scores 36/100 (44th 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 390 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle in Los Angeles, 42.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle outperforms its district average for low-income students by 1.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (44.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 36.0 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 384 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.