Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District

Located in Gardena, California, within the bustling Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan region, Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District operates as an active, single-school independent charter district. Serving a large city community, this public district focuses exclusively on middle school education, delivering targeted instruction for students in sixth through eighth grade. During the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintained a well-balanced student body of 360 scholars—enrolling 124 sixth graders, 118 seventh graders, and 118 eighth graders—offering a specialized, community-centered environment tailored to early adolescent learning and academic development.

The district reflects the rich cultural diversity of its surrounding neighborhood, enrolling a student body that is predominantly Hispanic (294 students) and Black (42 students), alongside multiracial, Asian, White, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To foster individualized student support, the campus operates with a strong staffing infrastructure featuring approximately 32 full-time equivalent teachers, establishing an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to 1. This teaching staff works alongside nearly 11 instructional aides and more than 47 support staff members, creating a comprehensive network of academic and operational assistance. Headquartered at 812 West 165th Place in Gardena, the district remains a committed educational resource for local families seeking a focused middle school experience.