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Lindsey Academy

5075 Daisy Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805Long Beach Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
725
Students
Total enrolled
$19,684
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
23.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 54% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 725 students in grades 06–08 in Long Beach, California.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,684 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lindsey Academy is a large middle in Long Beach, California, serving grades 06–08 with 725 students. The district invests $19,684 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Lindsey Academy

725
Total Students
23.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution360 male · 365 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 510 students
Student Composition
75%
15%
Asian4%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino75%
Black15%
Multiracial1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062250012117

Academic Outcomes at Lindsey Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 46th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 90805

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,684Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,684
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,661
Student Support$3,740
Administration$2,362
Operations$2,953
Other$1,968
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,684 spent per student, an estimated $8,720 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
24%
State government
60.1%
Local (property tax)
24.5%
Federal programs
15.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,684/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Muir K-8Grant ElementaryLongfellow ElementaryCubberley K-8
+9 more
↓
Middle
Hughes MiddleStanford MiddleFranklin Classical MiddleJefferson Leadership Academies
+6 more
↓
High School
Polytechnic HighWilson HighMillikan HighLakewood High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLos Angeles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLong Beach Unified →
Phone: (562)423-6451
NCES ID: 062250012117
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Long Beach seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Polytechnic High
3,952 students · 09–12
53% FRL
High
Wilson High
3,515 students · 09–12
● 42 opp49% FRL
High
Millikan High
3,311 students · 09–12
● 47 opp28% FRL
High
Lakewood High
2,761 students · 09–12
● 47 opp51% FRL
High
Jordan High
2,241 students · 09–12
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High
Cabrillo High
1,786 students · 09–12
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Mid
Hughes Middle
1,295 students · 06–08
● 49 opp49% FRL
Mid
Stanford Middle
1,181 students · 06–08
● 47 opp32% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5075 Daisy Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.