Berendo Middle School serves 608 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berendo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Berendo Middle School's student population of 608 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berendo Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Berendo Middle School?
608 students attend Berendo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Berendo Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berendo Middle School?
Berendo Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Berendo Middle School offer ?
Berendo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Berendo Middle School part of?
Berendo Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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