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Enrollment
437
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EQUITAS ACADEMY #2 DISTRICT·NCES 060248413145
Equitas Academy #2
2723 West 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90005 · (213) 201-5940 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
409 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 106 | 24% |
| Grade 6 | 126 | 29% |
| Grade 7 | 119 | 27% |
| Grade 8 | 86 | 20% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Equitas Academy #2
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equitas Academy #2 this school | 437 | 93.6% | N/A |
| Equitas Academy 4 Los Angeles | 456 | 93.2% | N/A |
| Lakeview Middle Watsonville | 425 | 92.5% | 10.0% |
| San Fernando Middle San Fernando | 442 | 95.7% | 21.0% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 Los Angeles | 396 | 93.7% | N/A |
| McKinley Institute of Technology Redwood City | 476 | 92.2% | 16.2% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Equitas Academy #2 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #1,039 of 1,377 | #238 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.1:1 | #983 of 1,279 | #205 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 4.1% | #1,241 of 1,278 | #286 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.6% | #158 of 1,329 | #76 of 312 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
437
+29 (+7%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 21.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 437 | 18.9 | 23.1:1 | 94% (409) |
| 2023-24 | 401 | 18 | 22.3:1 | 92% (368) |
| 2022-23 | 388 | 17.3 | 22.5:1 | 92% (357) |
| 2020-21 | 408 | 19 | 21.5:1 | 93% (379) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Equitas Academy #2.
About Equitas Academy #2
Equitas Academy #2 is a small middle-grades school for students in Los Angeles, California. Students in grades 5 through 8 attend the school, which enrolls 437 students. For comparison, middle schools in California average about 659 students.
Equitas Academy #2 falls under Equitas Academy #2 District.
Equitas Academy #2's enrollment is 98% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Los Angeles County is roughly 48% Hispanic. Equitas Academy #2's diversity index is 4%, against a US figure of 70%.
Equitas Academy #2 employs 18.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 23.1:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Equitas Academy #2's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 94%. For comparison, public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.
Census Bureau estimates for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Equitas Academy #2 is one of 2,244 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is Hoover Street Elementary, at about 0.1 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Equitas Academy #2 is a publicly funded charter school.
Enrollment at Equitas Academy #2 climbed 7% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 408 to 437 students. The ratio of students to teachers went from 21.5:1 to 23.1:1 over the same years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Los Angeles
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- Alexander Hamilton Senior HighHigh · 2,055 students
- Eagle Rock HighHigh · 2,031 students
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- John Marshall Senior HighHigh · 1,842 students
Nearby schools
- Hoover Street Elementary0.1 mi · 551
- Equitas Academy 40.2 mi · 456
- MacArthur Park Elem Sch for the Visual and Perf Arts0.3 mi · 338
- Rise Kohyang Middle0.3 mi · 280
- Rise Kohyang Elementary0.3 mi · 278
- Charles White Elementary0.4 mi · 233
Frequently asked questions
About Equitas Academy #2How large is Equitas Academy #2?
Equitas Academy #2 enrolls approximately 437 students in grades 05-08.
Is Equitas Academy #2 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Equitas Academy #2 is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many teachers does Equitas Academy #2 have?
Equitas Academy #2 employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Equitas Academy #2?
At Equitas Academy #2, the student body is approximately 0% White, 98% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Equitas Academy #2?
Equitas Academy #2 is overseen by Equitas Academy #2 District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.