Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School

929 N. Las Palmas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 17%
  • : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
501 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
17%
40%
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(18-19)
30%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School often compared to?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Le Conte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School?
501 students attend Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School offer ?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School part of?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School located?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.

School Reviews

5   4/9/2022
I love this school. Everyone is accepting and we get along with each other perfectly.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anon

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 17%
  • : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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