Watts Learning Center Charter Middle in Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Reported students

400

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.96

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

21st percentile

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

District median enrollment

400

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle: 400 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

25.1:1 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: 393
Teachers (FTE): 17
Student–teacher ratio: 23.1:1

What the reported data says about Watts Learning Center Charter Middle

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District. NCES reports 400 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.1:1, 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 (83%) and Black (16.3%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Watts Learning Center Charter Middle

1How do the reported 25.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.96 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 18.6%
Students with disabilities: 8.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White0.5%
Hispanic83%
Black16.3%
Asian0%
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

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 Watts Learning Center Charter 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
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 Middle · Charter · Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 District	06–08	486	0.7 mi
KIPP Academy of Opportunity Middle · Charter · KIPP Academy of Opportunity District	05–08	466	0.8 mi
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	456	1.1 mi
Charles Drew Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	07–08	607	1.2 mi
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles Middle · Charter · Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles District	06–10	224	1.5 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	843	1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Watts Learning Center Charter Middle

What grades does Watts Learning Center Charter Middle serve?

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District.

How many students attend Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?

The calculated ratio is 25.1:1, based on 400 students and 15.96 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Watts Learning Center Charter 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle in?

Watts Learning Center Charter Middle is part of Watts Learning Center Charter 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 Watts Learning Center Charter Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 (0.7 mi), KIPP Academy of Opportunity (0.8 mi), Bret Harte Preparatory Middle (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.