Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Stephens 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephens Middle serves the northern part of Long Beach, CA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephens Middle School's student population of 658 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we are empowered, life-long learners and compassionate, responsible global citizens.
School Rankings
Stephens 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 Stephens Middle School is 0.54, 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
#6888 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Stephens Middle School's ranking?
Stephens Middle School is ranked #6888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stephens Middle School often compared to?
Stephens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stephens Middle School?
658 students attend Stephens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Stephens Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephens Middle School?
Stephens Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stephens Middle School offer ?
Stephens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stephens Middle School part of?
Stephens Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephens Middle School located?
Stephens Middle School is located in the Upper Westside neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Westside.
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