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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 9301 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044-4722

(323) 242-5400

1/10
#1283
Rank 1283 out of 1,315
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1267 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1272 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #1303 · 2nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle serves the South Los Angeles community, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted and schools carry a lot of weight in shaping kids' futures. The school's test scores reflect some real challenges, and families with strong academic priorities may want to explore supplemental support or enrichment options alongside enrollment. That said, for families committed to their local community and looking to be actively involved in their child's middle school experience, Bret Harte can be a starting point worth understanding up close.

Student Demographics

376 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
267 (71%)
African American
96 (26%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners144 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged367 (98%)
Students with Disabilities80 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

456
Enrollment
27.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
10
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #731 · 47th percentile

111 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found