At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
305
Para Los Ninos Middle: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
20.3:1 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
- 283
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Para Los Ninos Middle
Para Los Ninos Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Para Los Ninos Middle District. NCES reports 305 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, 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 (94.1%) and Black (2.6%). English learners represent 39.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Para Los Ninos Middle
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White2.3%
- Hispanic94.1%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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 Para Los Ninos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDS Secondary Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 17 | 0.8 mi |
| Synergy Kinetic Academy Middle · Charter · Synergy Kinetic Academy District | 06–08 | 481 | 1.4 mi |
| Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 572 | 1.4 mi |
| Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo Jefferson Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 427 | 1.6 mi |
| John Adams Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 676 | 1.7 mi |
| John H. Liechty Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 748 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Para Los Ninos Middle
What grades does Para Los Ninos Middle serve?
Para Los Ninos Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Para Los Ninos Middle District.
How many students attend Para Los Ninos Middle?
Para Los Ninos Middle reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 283 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Para Los Ninos Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 305 students and 15 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 Para Los Ninos Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Para Los Ninos Middle 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 Para Los Ninos Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.1% 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 Para Los Ninos Middle in?
Para Los Ninos Middle is part of Para Los Ninos Middle 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 Para Los Ninos Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CDS Secondary (0.8 mi), Synergy Kinetic Academy (1.4 mi), Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.