Very Good
#2932 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
155 West 69th St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- 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
$54,781
Median home value
$547,600
Median rent
$1,515/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Academy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy of OpportunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 12Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 495 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #316 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
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 877 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,932 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
What grades does Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle serve?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle rank in CA?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle ranks #2,932 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle a charter school?
No, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle a Title I school?
No, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
95.9% of students at Mary Mcleod Bethune 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
- 877
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (323) 541-1800
- Area population (ZIP 90003)
- 71,708
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 90003; 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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