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Helen Keller Middle

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 7020 East Brittain Street, Long Beach, CA 90808-2301

(562) 421-8851

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9/10
#241
Rank 241 out of 1,315
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #203 · 85th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #244 · 82nd percentile
Science8/10 · #348 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Helen Keller Middle sits in the quieter, more residential eastern pocket of Long Beach — the kind of neighborhood where families tend to put down roots and stay. Ranked among the top middle schools in California, it draws students who are ready to step up academically after elementary school, with particularly strong English and math scores that signal a genuinely engaged learning environment. Families who value a stable, community-rooted school in a part of Long Beach that feels a little removed from the bustle will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

504 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
392 (78%)
White
55 (11%)
Multiple Races
21 (4%)
African American
18 (4%)
Filipino
10 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners85 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged222 (44%)
Students with Disabilities19 (4%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

515
Enrollment
20.9
Teachers (FTE)
24.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.5
Administrators (FTE)
30
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 Programs9/10 · #217 · 84th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found