At a glance
Reported students
1,139
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Henry T. Gage Middle: 1,139 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
17:1 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
- 1,197
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
What the reported data says about Henry T. Gage Middle
Henry T. Gage Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Huntington Park. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 1,139 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, below 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 (97.5%) and White (1.8%). English learners represent 21.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henry T. Gage Middle
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.04 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic97.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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
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.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James Madison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,148 reported students
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,121 reported students
Alexander Fleming Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,110 reported students
Louis Armstrong Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,174 reported students
William Mulholland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,098 reported students
South Gate Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,192 reported students
Public schools near Henry T. Gage Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy Middle · Charter · Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District | 06–08 | 527 | 1 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy Bell Middle · Charter · Magnolia Science Academy Bell District | 06–08 | 385 | 1 mi |
| Orchard Academies 2C Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 395 | 1 mi |
| Orchard Academies 2B Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 352 | 1 mi |
| Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 365 | 1 mi |
| Walnut Park Mid A Sch of Soc Just and Service Lrng Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 371 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henry T. Gage Middle
What grades does Henry T. Gage Middle serve?
Henry T. Gage Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Henry T. Gage Middle?
Henry T. Gage Middle reported 1,139 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,197 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henry T. Gage Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 1,139 students and 67.04 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 Henry T. Gage Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henry T. Gage Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Henry T. Gage Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.2% 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 Henry T. Gage Middle in?
Henry T. Gage Middle is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henry T. Gage Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy (1 mi), Magnolia Science Academy Bell (1 mi), Orchard Academies 2C (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.