Downtown Value vs. Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Downtown Value over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downtown Value.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downtown Value.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Downtown Value over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Value with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downtown Value School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Downtown Value, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2019-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2019-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in CA)
(Bottom 50% in CA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downtown Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downtown Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Downtown Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
(Top 20% in CA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex with the average graduation rate observed in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Downtown Value by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Downtown Value by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Downtown Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downtown Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Downtown Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downtown Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Downtown Value, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downtown Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Downtown Value, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downtown Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Downtown Value, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downtown Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
School Overview
School
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
n/a
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Value ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-12, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
6-12
Total Students
425 students
1,003 students
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6784 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4515 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
-
Grade 1 Students
36
-
Grade 2 Students
42
-
Grade 3 Students
44
-
Grade 4 Students
42
-
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 6 Students
54
140
Grade 7 Students
54
151
Grade 8 Students
61
152
Grade 9 Students
-
139
Grade 10 Students
-
142
Grade 11 Students
-
142
Grade 12 Students
-
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
99%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
