At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
22.4:1 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
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gardena. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District. NCES reports 360 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, close to 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 (81.7%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 20.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic81.7%
- Black11.7%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Peary Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,082 | 0.7 mi |
| Casimir Middle Middle · Torrance Unified | 06–08 | 617 | 1.9 mi |
| Enterprise Middle Middle · Compton Unified | 07–08 | 182 | 2.1 mi |
| Compton Community Day Middle Middle · Compton Unified | 06–08 | 2 | 2.3 mi |
| Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 441 | 3 mi |
| Animo Legacy Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo Legacy Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 887 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
What grades does Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena serve?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District.
How many students attend Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 360 students and 16.04 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena a public, charter, or magnet school?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena in?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is part of Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District, based in Gardena, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert E. Peary Middle (0.7 mi), Casimir Middle (1.9 mi), Enterprise Middle (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.