Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Bret Harte Preparatory 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is 0.43, 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
#9583 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is ranked #9583 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School?
436 students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% 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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School located?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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