Very Good
#2529 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Belvedere Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
312 North Record Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Enrollment
727
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
727
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,529 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#207 of 563
public schools
In district
#259 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Belvedere Middle
Belvedere Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Belvedere Middle serves approximately 727 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Belvedere Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,529 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Belvedere Middle show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Belvedere Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Belvedere Middle — Students at Belvedere Middle score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Belvedere Middle Compares
See how Belvedere Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
312 North Record Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Belvedere Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,725
Median Home Value
$619,100
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Population
50,536
College Educated
12.8%
Homeownership
38.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belvedere Middle
What grades does Belvedere Middle serve?
Belvedere Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Belvedere Middle?
Belvedere Middle has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvedere Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belvedere Middle is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belvedere Middle rank in CA?
Belvedere Middle ranks #2,529 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Belvedere Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Belvedere Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belvedere Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belvedere Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Belvedere Middle a charter school?
No, Belvedere Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belvedere Middle a Title I school?
No, Belvedere Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belvedere Middle?
96.1% of students at Belvedere Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (323) 266-5400
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #259 of 769
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