For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,880 students in 90029, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90029, CA are Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet, Rise Kohyang Middle School and Valor Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90029 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90029, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90029, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Rise Kohyang Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8338
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8338
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Valor Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9034 Burnet Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 830-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 830-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Stella Middle Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 West Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90029, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90029, CA include Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet, Rise Kohyang Middle School and Valor Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90029?
4 public middle schools are located in 90029.
What is the racial composition of students in 90029?
90029 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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