Serving 456 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 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bret Harte Preparatory Middle serves the southeast portion of Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's student population of 456 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the Home of the Saints
School Rankings
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is 0.47, 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
#9502 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gray, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is ranked #9502 out of 9,523 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
456 students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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