Richard Merkin Middle Academy

2023 Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007 | (213) 748-0141
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 425
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 2023 Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
  • Charter School
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 425
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 217 (51.1%)
  • Females: 208 (48.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (10.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 363 (85.4%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 408 (96.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Richard Merkin Middle Academy Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black307.1%
Asian--
Hispanic39592.9%
White--
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Richard Merkin Middle Academy
  Number Percent
6th Grade14333.6%
7th Grade14233.4%
8th Grade14032.9%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
30.0%
District:
26.9%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
10.0%
District:
31.9%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 77.8%
Number of Certificated Staff: 20.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 2.3
Average Age
School:
30.9
District:
46.7
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 10, 2009
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