The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Crozier (george W.) Middle
Crozier Middle is a small public middle school serving grades seven and eight in Inglewood, located in southwestern Los Angeles County. The school enrolls a student body that is roughly evenly split between Hispanic and Black students, with a small presence of other groups. The vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Academic performance at Crozier is substantially below state and county benchmarks across all measured subjects. In English language arts, proficiency is in the low-to-mid range. In mathematics, proficiency is markedly low. Science proficiency is also well below average. On the proficiency index that aggregates across tested subjects, Crozier ranks in the bottom quartile relative to middle schools across Los Angeles County. A parent should understand that this school faces significant instructional challenges and that student outcomes in core academics are weak. State test data represents the most recent available snapshot; historical data from an earlier state assessment shows similar patterns.
The school is part of Inglewood Unified, a district that has been under state receivership since the early 2010s, meaning that for more than a decade local stakeholders have lacked decision-making authority over school operations, budgets, and closures. As of early 2026, a state review was underway that could restore local control as early as 2027. The district continues to grapple with declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism alongside repayment of a substantial state emergency loan. These systemic pressures have driven school consolidations and closures in recent years and inform questions about the district's long-term stability. A family considering Crozier would be wise to follow the outcome of that state review and to ask the school directly about its plans for improvement and what support structures exist for struggling learners.
Inglewood itself is a dense, mixed-income city undergoing rapid growth and redevelopment centered on the SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park entertainment district and the recently opened Metro K Line transit corridor. The city's housing market has appreciated notably, and rental costs have risen as well, though rents are moderately softer than home prices suggest. Downtown Inglewood along Market Street is the civic center, with a historic streetscape that the city is reinvesting in. New multifamily housing is concentrating around transit nodes, though displacement concerns accompany the development wave. The local economy is increasingly anchored by sports and entertainment venues, health care, and nearby industrial and airport-adjacent work.
The school's enrollment is small for its grade band. State data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent should ask Crozier directly about the breadth and depth of support services on campus. No information on discipline, course offerings, or staffing was provided. The school's website address was not available in the directory.
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