Young Oak Kim Academy

Summary:

Young Oak Kim Academy is a public middle school in Los Angeles, California, serving 786 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Young Oak Kim Academy faces significant challenges in academic achievement, particularly in core subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, only 12.75% of 8th-grade students met or exceeded standards in Mathematics in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.5% in 2017-2018 to 25.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's high concentration of students from low-income families, with over 98% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to these academic struggles.

Compared to nearby schools, Young Oak Kim Academy generally performs better than other middle schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, such as Sal Castro Middle, Virgil Middle, Berendo Middle, and John H. Liechty Middle. However, the nearby charter schools, such as Magnolia Science Academy 6, Equitas Academy 4, Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle, Vista Charter Middle, Rise Kohyang Middle, and Equitas Academy #2, tend to outperform Young Oak Kim Academy in both test scores and school rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 615 South Shatto Pl.
       Los Angeles, CA  90005-1302


(213) 739-6500

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1799th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,719 Help


Students who attend Young Oak Kim Academy usually attend:

High:    Ambassador-Global Leadership
    Los Angeles High School of the Arts
    School for the Visual Arts and Humanities

Feeder schools for Young Oak Kim Academy:

Elementary:    Ambassador School-Global Education

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.5%
White:
2.0%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Compare Details Young Oak Kim Academy ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 44th among 83 ranked middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.5%), White (2%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Oak Kim Academy is 21.5. 73 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Young Oak Kim Academy employs 35.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Oak Kim Academy is $8,719. 70 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Young Oak Kim Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Oak Kim Academy 1799th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Young Oak Kim Academy in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Young Oak Kim Academy

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Rank History for all students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 11.90 2055th 2236 8.1%
2012 13.46 2048th 2259 9.3%
2013 15.42 2118th 2379 11.0%
2015 15.01 2185th 2477 11.8%
2016 15.99 2174th 2497 12.9%
2017 18.34 2094th 2508 16.5%
2018 16.77 2120th 2480 14.5%
2019 17.92 2277th 2715 16.1%
2022 27.42 1878th 2740 31.5%
2023 22.98 2141st 2802 23.6%
2024 30.24 1799th 2777 35.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.91 1004th 1364 26.4%
2019 33.26 952nd 1442 34.0%
2022 28.52 1315th 1540 14.6%
2023 28.05 1364th 1529 10.8%
2024 32.94 1077th 1477 27.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.53 1097th 1538 28.7%
2024 36.42 878th 1550 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.88 1777th 2230 20.3%
2019 25.32 1857th 2369 21.6%
2022 38.76 1374th 2458 44.1%
2023 31.40 1705th 2549 33.1%
2024 39.43 1394th 2575 45.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.99 1976th 2262 12.6%
2019 18.57 1995th 2380 16.2%
2022 29.13 1684th 2509 32.9%
2023 21.83 2017th 2547 20.8%
2024 27.39 1783rd 2546 30.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.28 1004th 1369 26.7%
2019 27.11 1118th 1491 25.0%
2022 25.47 1245th 1531 18.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.64 1989th 2273 12.5%
2019 16.72 2108th 2407 12.4%
2022 27.40 1760th 2527 30.4%
2023 24.72 1882nd 2558 26.4%
2024 33.16 1547th 2547 39.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Young Oak Kim Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.20 1700th 2072 18.0%
2019 24.41 1732nd 2213 21.7%
2022 37.20 1381st 2359 41.5%
2023 29.77 1660th 2391 30.6%
2024 40.97 1274th 2383 46.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Open Quote Excellent school with so much support for student achievement and personal development. Lots of technology here, and the STEM Lab, Library, Dance Studio, and Rock Climbing Wall are very cool places on campus. It is a safe campus with a very dedicated staff. Students are fortunate to learn in single-gender classrooms and to receive so much STEM-oriented education. Highly recommended middle school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Young Oak Kim Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 5 24 58 649 1 4 4 0 745
2011 3 31 104 762 2 1 0 0 903
2012 4 20 94 754 5 3 1 0 881
2013 4 18 104 752 5 2 0 0 885
2014 6 19 86 706 6 3 0 0 826
2015 3 20 79 817 3 1 5 0 928
2016 6 30 59 824 2 2 3 0 926
2017 7 23 49 839 2 1 1 0 922
2018 7 29 36 833 0 1 0 0 906
2019 3 22 25 812 0 2 0 0 864
2020 5 17 24 821 1 1 2 0 871
2021 10 11 20 786 2 1 2 0 832
2022 13 9 25 761 1 0 2 0 811
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 786 786
2024 15 10 13 726 0 0 4 0 768

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Young Oak Kim Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 745 29.0 25.6 94.6
2011 903 n/a n/a 88.6
2012 881 37.0 23.8 n/a
2013 885 31.0 28.5 50.1
2014 826 32.5 25.4 94.2
2015 928 32.0 29.0 89.1
2016 926 32.0 28.9 94.8
2017 922 32.0 28.8 92.7
2018 906 31.0 29.2 96.8
2019 864 33.0 26.1 95.8
2020 871 n/a n/a 97.7
2021 832 33.0 25.2 98.2
2022 811 35.0 23.1 98.8
2023 786 38.3 20.5 99
2024 768 35.5 21.5 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Young Oak Kim Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 745 29.0 25.6 94.6
2011 903 n/a n/a 88.6
2012 881 37.0 23.8 n/a
2013 885 31.0 28.5 50.1
2014 826 32.5 25.4 94.2
2015 928 32.0 29.0 89.1
2016 926 32.0 28.9 94.8
2017 922 32.0 28.8 92.7
2018 906 31.0 29.2 96.8
2019 864 33.0 26.1 95.8
2020 871 n/a n/a 97.7
2021 832 33.0 25.2 98.2
2022 811 35.0 23.1 98.8
2023 786 38.3 20.5 99
2024 768 35.5 21.5 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Young Oak Kim Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,719

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Oak Kim Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2277th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2141st of 2802 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Young Oak Kim Academy)25.624.9
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Young Oak Kim Academy)1213
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Young Oak Kim Academy)24.737.2
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.740.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Young Oak Kim Academy)20.916.7
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)30.527.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Young Oak Kim Academy)25.832.2
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.138.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Young Oak Kim Academy)23.35.9
 17.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Young Oak Kim Academy)13.613.6
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students864786
 9%
African American220
 100%
American Indian00
Asian250
 100%
Hispanic8120
 100%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.8%99%
 3.1%


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Young Oak Kim Academy ranks 1799th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Young Oak Kim Academy are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Young Oak Kim Academy usually go on to attend Ambassador-Global Leadership

In the 2023-24 school year, 768 students attended Young Oak Kim Academy.


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