Belvedere Middle School
- Belvedere Middle School serves 1,022 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Belvedere Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Belvedere Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Belvedere Middle School's student population of 1,022 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,022 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Belvedere Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Belvedere Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7408 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belvedere Middle School is Collegiate Charter High Of Los Angeles (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Belvedere Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- Los Angeles Collegiate Charter High Of Los Angeles Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
0.1 miles
312 N. Record Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
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3724 E. First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-0345 0.3 K-5 741 - Los Angeles Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 440 students
0.4 miles
113 S. Rowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 269-2156 0.4 6-8 440 - Los Angeles E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 Grades: 9-12 | 392 students
0.4 miles
4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 265-6760 0.4 9-12 392 - Los Angeles Engr And Technical Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #3 Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
0.4 miles
4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 265-6795 0.4 9-12 397
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