ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY MIDDLE ACADEMY 4

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 452 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 (CRMA 4) is a tuition-free, public charter middle school located in South Los Angeles. Part of the well-established Alliance College-Ready Public Schools network, the academy is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing students in grades 6 through 8 for success in high school, college, and beyond. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, particularly in math and literacy, while fostering a supportive, personalized learning environment that aims to develop students into critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

Beyond its academic focus, CRMA 4 places a strong emphasis on school culture, character development, and community involvement. The school utilizes small class sizes and a structured classroom environment to ensure that each student receives individualized attention. By integrating college-going expectations into the daily student experience—such as campus culture initiatives and extracurricular opportunities—Alliance CRMA 4 strives to provide its students with the skills and mindset necessary to excel in competitive academic settings and thrive in their future professional lives.

For more information, contact Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 at (323) 451-3009 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.