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#4510 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
929 North Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,566
Median home value
$1,089,200
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90038; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheder of Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 0.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Cheder / Bais TziviaPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–11 | 0.5 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Astra Nova SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Joseph Le Conte MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 653 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #467 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
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 471 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,510 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
What grades does Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle serve?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hubert Howe Bancroft 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 Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle rank in CA?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle ranks #4,510 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle a charter school?
No, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle a Title I school?
No, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
89.4% of students at Hubert Howe Bancroft 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
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (323) 993-3400
- Area population (ZIP 90038)
- 27,807
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 90038; 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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