Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School

9301 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Bret Harte Preparatory 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
383 students
This chart displays total students of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#9583 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
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1%
Asian
(21-22)
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
70%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
27%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
95%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is ranked #9583 out of 9,602 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School?
383 students attend Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School part of?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School located?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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