Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School serves 801 students in grades 6-8.
Hubert Howe Bancroft 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 801 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7554 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School is Hollywood Senior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Larchmont Charter School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Melrose Avenue Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Melrose Avenue Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 311 students10
0.6 miles
731 N. Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275 0.6 K-6 311 - Los Angeles Vine Street Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 476 students10
0.6 miles
955 N. Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877 0.6 K-6 476 - Los Angeles Hollywood Senior High School Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,525 student10
0.7 miles
1521 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-1700 0.7 9-12 1,525 - Los Angeles Larchmont Charter School Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 1,562 student10
0.7 miles
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 656-6418 0.7 K-12 1,562 - Los Angeles Pathways Community Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 359 students10
0.8 miles
8800 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 481-2334 0.8 9-12 359
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