For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,057 students in 90808, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90808, CA are Newcomb Academy, Cubberley K-8 and Helen Keller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90808 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90808, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90808, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #22.
Cubberley K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Monogram Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-8810
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-8810
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #33.
Helen Keller Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 East Brittain St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5870 East Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #55.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90808, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90808, CA include Newcomb Academy, Cubberley K-8 and Helen Keller Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90808?
5 public middle schools are located in 90808.
What is the racial composition of students in 90808?
90808 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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