Overview
Charles Maclay Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Pacoima, California. The school enrolls 238 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga Regular
Heerka Heerka Middle
Grade Span6–8
Degmada Degmada Los Angeles Unified
County6037
Magaalada CityPacoima
ZIP91331
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062271003155
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment238
White2.1%
Hispanic / Latino93.7%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)