International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Summary:

International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in South Gate, California, part of the Los Angeles Unified school district. With 928 students, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, maintains high graduation rates, and serves a diverse student population effectively.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 63.11% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% for the district and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 30.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, outpacing the district's 21.41% and the state's 27.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 94.5% is also significantly higher than the district and state averages. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, its 21.0% rate in the 2022-2023 school year was lower than the district's 42.5% and the state's average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Marco Antonio Firebaugh High, South Gate Senior High, and Warren (Earl) High, International Studies Learning Center generally outperforms them in academic assessments, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This consistent excellence and focus on equity make the school a standout in the local education landscape, providing a high-quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 5225 Tweedy Blvd.
       South Gate, CA  90280-5332


(323) 357-7521

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
986th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,223 Help


Feeder schools for International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex:

Elementary:    Bryson Avenue Elementary
    Independence Elementary
    Liberty Boulevard Elementary
    Madison Elementary
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Middle:    South Gate Middle
    Southeast Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  885

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
0.7%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex ranks better than 57.6% of high schools in California. It also ranks 50th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (98.4%), White (0.7%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex is 21.5. 162 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex employs 41.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex is $9,223. 162 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex:

SchoolDigger ranks International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex 1574th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex 986th of 2323 California public high schools. (See International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex 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 International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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Rank History for all middle school students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 14.44 1794th 1999 10.3%
2008 25.87 1540th 2005 23.2%
2009 15.90 1827th 2063 11.4%
2010 19.26 1870th 2179 14.2%
2011 21.54 1864th 2236 16.6%
2012 29.87 1644th 2259 27.2%
2013 35.96 1544th 2379 35.1%
2015 32.52 1553rd 2477 37.3%
2016 46.12 1214th 2497 51.4%
2017 38.31 1443rd 2508 42.5%
2018 37.84 1430th 2480 42.3%
2019 37.66 1531st 2715 43.6%
2022 42.92 1370th 2740 50.0%
2023 32.28 1731st 2802 38.2%
2024 36.66 1574th 2777 43.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.37 626th 1538 59.3%
2024 58.21 430th 1550 72.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 928th 2230 58.4%
2019 47.42 1093rd 2369 53.9%
2022 54.71 880th 2458 64.2%
2023 42.64 1242nd 2549 51.3%
2024 45.35 1186th 2575 53.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 1467th 2262 35.1%
2019 34.30 1472nd 2380 38.2%
2022 45.81 1179th 2509 53.0%
2023 30.80 1622nd 2547 36.3%
2024 35.38 1493rd 2546 41.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.47 1322nd 1531 13.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.58 1238th 2273 45.5%
2019 39.75 1322nd 2407 45.1%
2022 39.14 1370th 2527 45.8%
2023 33.59 1545th 2558 39.6%
2024 37.22 1436th 2547 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 892nd 2072 56.9%
2019 51.85 890th 2213 59.8%
2022 57.51 785th 2359 66.7%
2023 43.99 1156th 2391 51.7%
2024 48.64 1018th 2383 57.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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Rank History for all high school students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 38.29 918th 2063 55.5%
2008 29.80 1172nd 2117 44.6%
2009 35.53 1172nd 2238 47.6%
2010 36.71 1089th 2281 52.3%
2011 30.25 1306th 2367 44.8%
2012 28.30 1344th 2354 42.9%
2013 37.63 1115th 2426 54.0%
2015 84.45 284th 1994 85.8%
2016 77.32 420th 2039 79.4%
2017 86.16 283rd 2021 86.0%
2018 91.36 171st 2017 91.5%
2019 82.13 323rd 2133 84.9%
2021 74.48 304th 1290 76.4%
2022 79.69 378th 2123 82.2%
2023 46.21 968th 2348 58.8%
2024 45.36 986th 2323 57.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.77 1048th 1323 20.8%
2024 21.31 1257th 1350 6.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.31 785th 1547 49.3%
2024 39.64 719th 1534 53.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.94 46th 1862 97.5%
2019 88.34 158th 1937 91.8%
2021 85.14 127th 1126 88.7%
2022 91.52 127th 1943 93.5%
2023 55.15 741st 2247 67.0%
2024 53.18 775th 2235 65.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.96 272nd 1760 84.5%
2019 71.11 447th 1833 75.6%
2021 75.79 235th 1054 77.7%
2022 76.42 370th 1858 80.1%
2023 43.49 986th 2118 53.4%
2024 52.19 768th 2098 63.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.35 109th 1834 94.1%
2019 91.25 141st 1880 92.5%
2021 64.53 346th 1122 69.2%
2022 80.47 315th 1916 83.6%
2023 46.87 877th 2207 60.3%
2024 35.72 1167th 2172 46.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.48 40th 1742 97.7%
2019 92.86 83rd 1814 95.4%
2022 91.96 109th 1861 94.1%
2023 58.14 633rd 2142 70.4%
2024 57.24 660th 2125 68.9%
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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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International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Open Quote This school’s office staff is very rude and disrespectful. They asked me to change my work hours to make sure my kid shows up to school daily. Like finding a job in California is not hard enough. Like many of us don’t have other kids in our house to support along will bills and rent. Okay I bite let’s say I do or could change my schedule “can you please tell me why your staff or security team cannot keep my child in his class all day.” Why is it so hard for your school or staff to prevent kids from leaving campus isn’t that your job once my child is dropped off. Very rude staff still waiting for school to return a phone call I made last week. Worse mistake I made was taking my child out of South Gate High School and putting him in a new School that’s already on its way down. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Open Quote International Studies Learning Center is one of, if not the best school you can find in South Gate. It is not very popular because it is a very small school that keeps to itself. It's a public school but tends to focus all subjects on international relations. Even the homerooms(advisory) are classes where students are taught different international studies. It is very unique for the area of Los Angeles. They also offer many opportunities for travel. The teachers there are very dedicated to helping the students succeed and become great global citizens. The staff also works hard to ensure students get the best once they leave the school. Overall it is an amazing school. Having graduated from there and experiencing VP Joe Biden visiting, I can say I am a proud Dragon for life. Close Quote



Enrollment information for International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1 1 2 331 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 1 0 3 483 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2007 1 1 2 545 0 n/a n/a 1 550
2008 1 3 1 695 n/a n/a n/a 0 700
2009 2 4 1 747 0 0 6 0 760
2010 3 4 1 773 0 0 1 0 782
2011 3 6 0 791 0 0 0 0 800
2012 2 7 1 851 2 0 0 0 863
2013 2 14 1 834 1 1 0 0 853
2014 3 14 1 814 3 1 0 0 836
2015 6 8 2 824 1 1 0 0 842
2016 4 3 2 853 0 0 1 0 863
2017 4 4 2 828 0 0 1 0 839
2018 6 3 2 792 0 0 1 0 804
2019 5 4 1 849 0 0 0 0 859
2020 4 5 2 894 0 0 1 0 906
2021 4 3 2 900 0 0 1 0 910
2022 5 4 1 927 0 0 2 0 939
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 928 928
2024 6 5 1 871 0 0 2 0 885

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 International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 335 12.0 27.9 93.1
2006 487 21.0 23.2 94.5
2007 550 25.8 21.3 91.4
2008 700 38.0 18.4 90.3
2009 760 33.6 18.5 70.8
2010 782 32.1 24.3 72.1
2011 800 n/a n/a 64.8
2012 863 31.2 27.6 n/a
2013 853 32.5 26.2 72.1
2014 836 32.8 25.4 87
2015 842 33.0 25.5 74.6
2016 863 36.0 23.9 90.2
2017 839 35.0 23.9 91.2
2018 804 35.0 22.9 91
2019 859 35.0 24.5 64.3
2020 906 n/a n/a 84
2021 910 38.5 23.6 88.1
2022 939 39.5 23.7 89.1
2023 928 41.1 22.5 89.3
2024 885 41.1 21.5 83.3

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 International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 335 12.0 27.9 93.1
2006 487 21.0 23.2 94.5
2007 550 25.8 21.3 91.4
2008 700 38.0 18.4 90.3
2009 760 33.6 18.5 70.8
2010 782 32.1 24.3 72.1
2011 800 n/a n/a 64.8
2012 863 31.2 27.6 n/a
2013 853 32.5 26.2 72.1
2014 836 32.8 25.4 87
2015 842 33.0 25.5 74.6
2016 863 36.0 23.9 90.2
2017 839 35.0 23.9 91.2
2018 804 35.0 22.9 91
2019 859 35.0 24.5 64.3
2020 906 n/a n/a 84
2021 910 38.5 23.6 88.1
2022 939 39.5 23.7 89.1
2023 928 41.1 22.5 89.3
2024 885 41.1 21.5 83.3

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 International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1531st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1731st of 2802 Middle schools
 5.4%
Ranks 323rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 968th of 2348 High schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)39.133.3
 5.8%
   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 (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)25.420.4
 4.9%
   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 (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)43.131.9
 11.1%
   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 (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)20.117.2
 2.9%
   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 (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)49.247.1
 2.1%
   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 (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)23.517.4
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)2815.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)73.682.7
 9.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)51.139.5
 11.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex)3833.8
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859928
 8%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic8490
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.3%89.3%
 25.1%


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International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex ranks 986th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 885 students attended International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex.

Students at International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex are 98% Hispanic.

International Studies Learning Center at Legacy High School Complex is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryson Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Independence Elementary
Elementary : Liberty Boulevard Elementary
Elementary : Madison Elementary
Elementary : Montara Avenue Elementary
Elementary : San Gabriel Avenue Elementary
Elementary : San Miguel Elementary
Elementary : Stanford Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Stanford Primary Center
Elementary : Tweedy Elementary
Elementary : Victoria Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Willow Elementary
Middle : South Gate Middle
Middle : Southeast Middle


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