For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,986 students in 90043, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90043, CA are Icef Vista Middle Academy, Today's Fresh Start-compton and Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90043 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90043, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90043, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Today's Fresh Start-compton
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4476 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2941 West 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Icef View Park Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5311 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #55.
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5356 South Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
Computer Science Virtual Academy
Alternative School
5010 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(424) 429-4228
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(424) 429-4228
Gr: K-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90043, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90043, CA include Icef Vista Middle Academy, Today's Fresh Start-compton and Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90043?
6 public middle schools are located in 90043.
What is the racial composition of students in 90043?
90043 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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