For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,355 students in South Gate, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Gate, 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.
South Gate, CA public middle schools 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 South Gate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Gate, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollydale
(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
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
(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
| 885 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Corazon Academy
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
| 1,073 students
Rank: #44.
South Gate Middle 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
| 1,264 students
Rank: #55.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8691 California Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
Grades: 5-8
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Middle 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
| 1,219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Gate, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Gate, CA include Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in South Gate?
6 public middle schools are located in South Gate.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate?
South Gate public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in South Gate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in South Gate include: South Gate Middle School vs. Southeast Middle School, Southeast Middle School vs. South Gate Middle School, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex vs. Southeast Middle School
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