Serving 734 students in grades 6-8, Belvedere 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belvedere Middle serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Belvedere Middle School's student population of 734 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Olympians
School Rankings
Belvedere Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belvedere Middle School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belvedere Middle School's ranking?
Belvedere Middle School is ranked #5974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Belvedere Middle School often compared to?
Belvedere Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Belvedere Middle School?
734 students attend Belvedere Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Belvedere Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belvedere Middle School?
Belvedere Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Belvedere Middle School offer ?
Belvedere Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Belvedere Middle School part of?
Belvedere Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
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