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#5281 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9301 South Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
- Math 7% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bret Harte Preparatory Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,433
Median home value
$588,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Academy of OpportunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Vox Collegiate of Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–10 | 0.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Watts Learning Center Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #546 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 436 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,281 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
What grades does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle serve?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle rank in CA?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle ranks #5,281 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Bret Harte Preparatory Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bret Harte Preparatory Middle has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle a charter school?
No, Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle a Title I school?
No, Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bret Harte Preparatory Middle?
94.7% of students at Bret Harte Preparatory 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (323) 242-5400
- Area population (ZIP 90044)
- 95,859
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90044; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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