Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
Tel:
(323)242-5400
- Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School serves 617 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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Bret Harte Preparatory 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
- Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's student population of 617 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 617 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9575 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| Hispanic | 73% | 54% |
| Black | 27% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is Youth Opportunities Unlimited (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kipp Philosophers Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles W. Barrett Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Charles W. Barrett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 886 students
0.5 miles
419 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323)756-1419 0.5 K-5 886 - Los Angeles Danny J. Bakewell Senior Primary Center Grades: K | 228 students
0.5 miles
8621 S. Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323)751-3887 0.5 K 228 - Los Angeles Kipp Philosophers Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 353 students
0.5 miles
8300 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323)584-6664 0.5 5-8 353 - Los Angeles Manchester Avenue Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 812 students
0.5 miles
661 W. 87th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323)778-3472 0.5 1-6 812 - Los Angeles Watts Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 367 students
0.5 miles
310 W. 95th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323)754-9900 0.5 K-5 367
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