Bancroft Middle School

5301 E. Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 904 students in grades 6-8, Bancroft Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Bancroft Middle School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
904 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Bancroft Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bancroft Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1507 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
34%
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53%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bancroft Middle School's ranking?
Bancroft Middle School is ranked #1507 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bancroft Middle School often compared to?
Bancroft Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bancroft Middle School?
904 students attend Bancroft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bancroft Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bancroft Middle School?
Bancroft Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bancroft Middle School offer ?
Bancroft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bancroft Middle School part of?
Bancroft Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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