Charles Drew Middle

607 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Charles Drew Middle School, located at 8511 Compton Avenue in the Florence-Firestone area of Los Angeles, is a public middle school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the pioneering African American physician and medical researcher famous for his work on blood plasma preservation, the school reflects a commitment to providing academic opportunities within the South Los Angeles community.

The school operates as part of the broader LAUSD infrastructure, offering a standard middle school curriculum aimed at preparing students for high school transition. As a staple in the local neighborhood, the campus serves as an educational hub that focuses on student development, community engagement, and the core academic standards mandated by the district. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find more information through the official LAUSD school portal.

607

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Drew Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	483
Black	109
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
483 (79.6%)
Black
109 (18.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
White
6 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)826-1700
Website:	http://charlesdrewms.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 301