Lennox Middle

Summary:

Lennox Middle is a public middle school located in Lennox, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,250 students. The school is part of the Lennox District, which is ranked 827 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lennox Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools over the past decade.

Lennox Middle faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance, with standardized test scores significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 35.9% (6th grade) to 44.84% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 45.82% to 47.19%. In mathematics, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 21.33% (6th grade) to 26.16% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 33.83% to 34.31%. The school's performance in science is also significantly below the state average. Additionally, Lennox Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.6% in 2017-2018 to 30.7% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average.

While Lennox Middle's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Wiseburn Middle and El Segundo Middle, it outperforms some nearby schools, such as Grace Hopper STEM Academy and Crozier (George W.) Middle, which have even lower academic achievement and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Lennox Middle's Hispanic students and English Language Learner students perform relatively better than the school's overall performance, ranking in the top half of California middle schools in these subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11033 Buford Ave.
       Lennox, CA  90304-2126


(310) 419-1800

District: Lennox

SchoolDigger Rank:
1529th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,571 Help


Students who attend Lennox Middle usually attend:

High:    Hawthorne High
    Lawndale High
    Leuzinger High

Feeder schools for Lennox Middle:

Elementary:    Buford Elementary
    Dolores Huerta Elementary
    Felton Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  1,193

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.1%
African American:
0.9%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lennox Middle ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.88. (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 (97.1%), African American (0.9%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lennox Middle is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lennox Middle is $9,571.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lennox Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lennox Middle 1529th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Lennox Middle in the ranking list.)

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Lennox:

SchoolDigger ranks Lennox 827th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lennox Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.08 1614th 1769 8.8%
2005 17.11 1522nd 1777 14.4%
2006 18.66 1522nd 1804 15.6%
2007 19.66 1651st 1999 17.4%
2008 24.15 1589th 2005 20.7%
2009 25.86 1578th 2063 23.5%
2010 25.48 1710th 2179 21.5%
2011 36.01 1473rd 2236 34.1%
2012 39.62 1367th 2259 39.5%
2013 41.37 1390th 2379 41.6%
2015 32.47 1555th 2477 37.2%
2016 20.70 2000th 2497 19.9%
2017 18.24 2097th 2508 16.4%
2018 19.31 2033rd 2480 18.0%
2019 33.20 1677th 2715 38.2%
2022 32.35 1696th 2740 38.1%
2023 34.82 1637th 2802 41.6%
2024 37.88 1529th 2777 44.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.28 1034th 1364 24.2%
2019 30.24 1108th 1442 23.2%
2022 31.90 1151st 1540 25.3%
2023 34.38 1015th 1529 33.6%
2024 52.39 404th 1477 72.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.19 979th 1538 36.3%
2024 28.32 1160th 1550 25.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.98 1654th 2230 25.8%
2019 46.91 1108th 2369 53.2%
2022 46.84 1116th 2458 54.6%
2023 48.24 1092nd 2549 57.2%
2024 50.31 1033rd 2575 59.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.09 76th 336 77.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.08 1875th 2262 17.1%
2019 32.26 1553rd 2380 34.7%
2022 33.19 1551st 2509 38.2%
2023 32.81 1555th 2547 38.9%
2024 36.78 1445th 2546 43.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 1236th 1369 9.7%
2019 20.88 1374th 1491 7.8%
2022 33.92 931st 1531 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.93 1900th 2273 16.4%
2019 32.89 1525th 2407 36.6%
2022 31.76 1594th 2527 36.9%
2023 36.42 1464th 2558 42.8%
2024 38.03 1410th 2547 44.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lennox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.31 1578th 2072 23.8%
2019 45.68 1070th 2213 51.6%
2022 45.55 1116th 2359 52.7%
2023 48.42 1026th 2391 57.1%
2024 51.91 946th 2383 60.3%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lennox Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 31 109 52 1379 0 n/a n/a 0 1571
1989 31 105 45 1372 1 n/a n/a 0 1554
1990 31 96 68 1407 1 n/a n/a 0 1603
1991 11 84 50 1464 0 n/a n/a 0 1609
1992 12 71 47 1520 0 n/a n/a 0 1650
1993 13 70 46 1551 1 n/a n/a 0 1681
1994 14 59 29 1637 0 n/a n/a 0 1739
1995 11 49 33 1731 0 n/a n/a 0 1824
1996 11 49 33 1731 0 n/a n/a 0 1824
1997 14 58 46 1743 0 n/a n/a 0 1861
1998 13 60 49 1769 0 n/a n/a 0 1891
1999 20 58 46 1771 0 n/a n/a 0 1895
2000 19 68 42 1854 0 n/a n/a 0 1983
2001 32 82 2 1936 0 n/a n/a 0 2052
2002 11 68 30 2183 0 n/a n/a 7 2299
2003 11 68 30 2183 0 n/a n/a 7 2299
2004 10 64 39 2270 2 n/a n/a 10 2395
2005 11 60 38 2262 0 n/a n/a 6 2377
2006 14 52 30 2139 0 n/a n/a 12 2247
2007 7 48 19 2004 0 n/a n/a 3 2081
2008 5 44 17 1984 n/a n/a n/a 0 2050
2009 4 34 9 1902 0 11 3 0 1963
2010 5 25 8 1819 0 9 3 0 1869
2011 3 19 12 1705 0 8 20 0 1767
2012 2 21 12 1637 1 5 3 0 1681
2013 4 18 14 1594 0 10 8 0 1648
2014 6 16 11 1561 0 9 6 0 1609
2015 11 11 12 1511 2 13 3 0 1563
2016 9 9 10 1434 1 9 8 0 1480
2017 8 13 7 1429 1 10 10 0 1478
2018 3 19 7 1438 0 5 20 0 1492
2019 3 20 3 1464 0 7 30 0 1527
2020 2 15 6 1397 1 7 38 0 1466
2021 3 11 7 1349 2 6 34 0 1412
2022 10 8 7 1212 2 2 44 0 1285
2023 4 11 7 1222 1 1 4 0 1250
2024 6 11 7 1158 1 2 8 0 1193

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 Lennox Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1571 62.9 24.9 n/a
1989 1554 65.3 23.7 n/a
1990 1603 65.8 24.3 n/a
1991 1609 66.5 24.1 n/a
1992 1650 67.6 24.4 95
1993 1681 66.8 25.2 91.2
1994 1739 67.6 25.7 63.3
1995 1824 74.0 24.6 95
1996 1824 74.0 24.6 95
1997 1861 76.4 24.4 69.4
1998 1891 78.4 24.1 95
1999 1895 72.7 26.1 95
2000 1983 82.0 24.2 97.2
2001 2052 84.0 24.4 93.8
2002 2299 91.9 25.0 93.5
2003 2299 91.9 25.0 93.5
2004 2395 95.9 25.0 86.8
2005 2377 96.8 24.6 88.8
2006 2247 91.7 24.5 92.1
2007 2081 89.1 23.4 81.5
2008 2050 96.5 21.2 92
2009 1963 92.5 19.5 78.3
2010 1869 87.5 21.3 89
2011 1767 n/a n/a 84.8
2012 1681 82.3 20.4 n/a
2013 1648 79.0 20.8 90.6
2014 1609 73.0 22.0 93.2
2015 1563 75.0 20.8 89.8
2016 1480 77.0 19.2 96.4
2017 1478 69.0 21.4 95.5
2018 1492 66.7 22.3 97.1
2019 1527 71.0 21.5 95.4
2020 1466 n/a n/a 93.4
2021 1412 71.1 19.8 98.7
2022 1285 70.7 18.1 92.7
2023 1250 68.6 18.2 93.4
2024 1193 68.8 17.3 93

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 Lennox Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1571 62.9 24.9 n/a
1989 1554 65.3 23.7 n/a
1990 1603 65.8 24.3 n/a
1991 1609 66.5 24.1 n/a
1992 1650 67.6 24.4 95
1993 1681 66.8 25.2 91.2
1994 1739 67.6 25.7 63.3
1995 1824 74.0 24.6 95
1996 1824 74.0 24.6 95
1997 1861 76.4 24.4 69.4
1998 1891 78.4 24.1 95
1999 1895 72.7 26.1 95
2000 1983 82.0 24.2 97.2
2001 2052 84.0 24.4 93.8
2002 2299 91.9 25.0 93.5
2003 2299 91.9 25.0 93.5
2004 2395 95.9 25.0 86.8
2005 2377 96.8 24.6 88.8
2006 2247 91.7 24.5 92.1
2007 2081 89.1 23.4 81.5
2008 2050 96.5 21.2 92
2009 1963 92.5 19.5 78.3
2010 1869 87.5 21.3 89
2011 1767 n/a n/a 84.8
2012 1681 82.3 20.4 n/a
2013 1648 79.0 20.8 90.6
2014 1609 73.0 22.0 93.2
2015 1563 75.0 20.8 89.8
2016 1480 77.0 19.2 96.4
2017 1478 69.0 21.4 95.5
2018 1492 66.7 22.3 97.1
2019 1527 71.0 21.5 95.4
2020 1466 n/a n/a 93.4
2021 1412 71.1 19.8 98.7
2022 1285 70.7 18.1 92.7
2023 1250 68.6 18.2 93.4
2024 1193 68.8 17.3 93

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 Lennox Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,571

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lennox Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1677th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1637th of 2802 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox Middle)34.932.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox)34.932.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lennox Middle)26.616.7
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lennox)26.616.7
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox Middle)43.641.5
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox)43.641.5
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lennox Middle)31.922.3
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lennox)31.922.3
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Lennox Middle)3.10
 3.1%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Lennox)3.10
 3.1%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)4.53.5
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox Middle)33.140.4
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox)33.240.3
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lennox Middle)23.522.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lennox)23.422.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Lennox Middle)23.518
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Lennox)23.617.9
 5.7%
   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 Students15271250
 18.1%
African American2011
 45%
American Indian01
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic14641222
 16.5%
Pacific Islander71
 85.7%
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races304
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%93.4%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lennox Middle

Students who attend Lennox Middle usually go on to attend Hawthorne High

Students at Lennox Middle are 97% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,193 students attended Lennox Middle.

Lennox Middle ranks 1529th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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