For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,974 students in 90280, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90280, CA are Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90280 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90280, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90280, CA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollydale
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Grades: K-8
| 802 students
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Grades: K-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #44.
South Gate Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8691 Ca Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
Grades: 5-8
| 116 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90280, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90280, CA include Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90280?
6 public middle schools are located in 90280.
What is the racial composition of students in 90280?
90280 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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