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Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Los Angeles, CA · NCES 060186512528

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

486

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18.29

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

26.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California middle enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

486

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4: 486 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

26.6:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
460
Teachers (FTE)
26.11
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1

What the reported data says about Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 District. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.6:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.9%) and Black (3.3%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4

  1. 1How do the reported 26.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.4%
Students with disabilities
6.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
94.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0.4%
  • Hispanic94.9%
  • Black3.3%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle

Middle · Charter · Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District

06–084000.7 mi
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Middle · Los Angeles Unified

06–084560.8 mi
KIPP Academy of Opportunity

Middle · Charter · KIPP Academy of Opportunity District

05–084661 mi
Samuel Gompers Middle

Middle · Los Angeles Unified

06–084061.1 mi
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle

Middle · Charter · Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle District

06–084641.2 mi
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle

Middle · Charter · Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District

06–083901.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4

What grades does Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 serve?

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 District.

How many students attend Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4?

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 460 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4?

The calculated ratio is 26.6:1, based on 486 students and 18.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 a public, charter, or magnet school?

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 in?

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 is part of Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watts Learning Center Charter Middle (0.7 mi), Bret Harte Preparatory Middle (0.8 mi), KIPP Academy of Opportunity (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.