For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,337 students in 90044, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90044, CA are Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles, John Muir Middle School and Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90044 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90044, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90044, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Grades: 6-10
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5929 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-2200
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 South Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5400
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
90044, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
7019 S. Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5940 Budlong Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 873-4337
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 873-4337
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Crescendo Charter Preparatory South (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8477 South Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-8477
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-8477
Grades: K-4
| 169 students
Legacy Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
9900 South Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5200
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5200
Grades: 7-10
| 122 students
1020 West 58th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-0667
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-0667
Grades: K
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90044, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90044, CA include Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles, John Muir Middle School and Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90044?
3 public middle schools are located in 90044.
What is the racial composition of students in 90044?
90044 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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