For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 575 students in Hermosa Beach, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Hermosa Beach, CA is Hermosa Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermosa Beach, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hermosa Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hermosa Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hermosa Beach, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hermosa Beach, CA include Hermosa Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hermosa Beach?
1 public middle schools are located in Hermosa Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa Beach?
Hermosa Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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