Bancroft Middle School serves 904 students in grades 6-8.
Bancroft Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bancroft Middle School's student population of 904 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bancroft Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 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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