Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 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: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary McLeod Bethune Middle serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School's student population of 843 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is 0.25, 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
#7686 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School's ranking?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is ranked #7686 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
843 students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School offer ?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School part of?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School located?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is located in the Florence neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Florence.
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