Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School serves 392 students in grades 6-8.
Bret Harte Preparatory 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's student population of 392 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is 0.45, 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
#9476 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School?
392 students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School part of?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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