Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, serving 435 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bret Harte Preparatory Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of California middle schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle significantly underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 16.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 7.03% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 43.06% and 32.83% for the district, respectively. The school also has a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.1% in 2017-2018 to 45.1% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Bret Harte Preparatory Middle serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 97.47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Bret Harte Preparatory Middle to nearby schools, the academic performance gap is significant. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy at Samuel Gompers Middle and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle was 14.06% and 22.53%, respectively, compared to Bret Harte's 16.23%. Additionally, several nearby charter schools, such as Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle, Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle, and Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles, generally outperform Bret Harte Preparatory Middle in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9301 South Hoover St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90044-4722


(323) 242-5400

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2642nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,492 Help


Feeder schools for Bret Harte Preparatory Middle:

Elementary:    Charles W. Barrett Elementary
    Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Bret Harte Preparatory Middle ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 83 ranked middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is 16.9, which is the 18th best among 83 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is $13,492, which is the 7th highest among 83 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bret Harte Preparatory Middle 2642nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Bret Harte Preparatory Middle in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.39 1706th 1769 3.6%
2005 6.84 1725th 1777 2.9%
2006 7.51 1727th 1804 4.3%
2007 8.31 1898th 1999 5.1%
2008 9.06 1893rd 2005 5.6%
2009 7.99 1955th 2063 5.2%
2010 9.67 2049th 2179 6.0%
2011 9.14 2113th 2236 5.5%
2012 8.92 2134th 2259 5.5%
2013 11.12 2204th 2379 7.4%
2015 14.91 2189th 2477 11.6%
2016 5.43 2444th 2497 2.1%
2017 4.38 2488th 2508 0.8%
2018 4.73 2454th 2480 1.0%
2019 6.27 2641st 2715 2.7%
2022 6.02 2721st 2740 0.7%
2023 6.54 2769th 2802 1.2%
2024 10.63 2642nd 2777 4.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.69 1115th 1364 18.3%
2019 24.14 1405th 1442 2.6%
2022 24.89 1470th 1540 4.5%
2023 25.43 1470th 1529 3.9%
2024 28.95 1284th 1477 13.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.38 1513th 1538 1.6%
2024 27.04 1207th 1550 22.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.49 2207th 2230 1.0%
2019 7.63 2301st 2369 2.9%
2022 6.70 2439th 2458 0.8%
2023 7.06 2519th 2549 1.2%
2024 13.13 2411th 2575 6.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.88 309th 394 21.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.98 2257th 2262 0.2%
2019 5.86 2357th 2380 1.0%
2022 6.69 2500th 2509 0.4%
2023 7.00 2526th 2547 0.8%
2024 9.58 2472nd 2546 2.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 1257th 1369 8.2%
2019 19.90 1406th 1491 5.7%
2022 19.89 1452nd 1531 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.82 2255th 2273 0.8%
2019 6.68 2363rd 2407 1.8%
2022 6.31 2518th 2527 0.4%
2023 6.90 2533rd 2558 1.0%
2024 12.09 2405th 2547 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.44 596th 600 0.7%
2019 14.33 611th 643 5.0%
2022 12.10 627th 637 1.6%
2023 13.25 597th 614 2.8%
2024 17.48 573rd 626 8.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.33 2050th 2072 1.1%
2019 7.59 2157th 2213 2.5%
2022 7.21 2341st 2359 0.8%
2023 7.72 2358th 2391 1.4%
2024 16.29 2133rd 2383 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 844 1 303 0 n/a n/a 0 1148
1989 1 732 2 397 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
1990 2 661 3 467 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
1991 2 649 1 506 0 n/a n/a 0 1158
1992 2 604 1 551 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
1993 0 629 1 566 1 n/a n/a 0 1197
1994 2 604 6 585 4 n/a n/a 0 1201
1995 0 517 6 750 2 n/a n/a 0 1275
1996 0 517 6 750 2 n/a n/a 0 1275
1997 0 537 5 763 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
1998 0 579 1 777 0 n/a n/a 0 1357
1999 0 563 1 834 1 n/a n/a 0 1399
2000 0 569 0 888 1 n/a n/a 0 1458
2001 2 691 1 958 1 n/a n/a 0 1653
2002 0 815 3 1111 4 n/a n/a 0 1933
2003 0 815 3 1111 4 n/a n/a 0 1933
2004 0 690 2 1125 1 n/a n/a 0 1818
2005 2 656 1 1083 3 n/a n/a 0 1745
2006 2 616 1 1023 2 n/a n/a 0 1644
2007 3 592 1 1028 4 n/a n/a 5 1633
2008 2 499 n/a 952 3 n/a n/a 0 1456
2009 1 406 0 953 5 0 1 0 1366
2010 0 345 0 865 6 1 4 0 1221
2011 0 303 2 836 2 2 0 0 1145
2012 0 285 4 751 1 2 0 0 1043
2013 0 254 2 691 1 4 1 0 953
2014 0 245 0 638 3 2 1 0 889
2015 5 223 1 547 1 1 1 0 779
2016 6 195 0 478 1 1 2 0 683
2017 2 161 2 450 0 1 1 0 617
2018 3 129 1 388 0 2 2 0 525
2019 5 112 3 331 0 0 1 0 452
2020 4 85 2 279 0 1 3 0 374
2021 8 109 0 272 0 1 2 0 392
2022 9 101 0 268 0 1 4 0 383
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 435 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1148 57.0 20.1 n/a
1989 1132 58.0 19.5 n/a
1990 1133 59.0 19.2 n/a
1991 1158 57.5 20.1 n/a
1992 1160 58.4 19.8 80.6
1993 1197 49.3 24.3 79.4
1994 1201 48.5 24.8 75.9
1995 1275 51.2 24.9 83.2
1996 1275 51.2 24.9 83.2
1997 1305 53.9 24.2 91
1998 1357 52.9 25.7 56.8
1999 1399 58.1 24.1 89.1
2000 1458 60.0 24.3 87.2
2001 1653 67.2 24.6 88.4
2002 1933 76.2 25.4 78.4
2003 1933 76.2 25.4 78.4
2004 1818 72.5 25.1 77.9
2005 1745 69.7 25.0 69.7
2006 1644 64.8 25.4 84
2007 1633 65.8 24.8 83.5
2008 1456 80.0 18.2 83.9
2009 1366 64.8 17.0 82.9
2010 1221 64.9 18.7 84.5
2011 1145 n/a n/a 45.2
2012 1043 57.0 18.2 n/a
2013 953 44.0 21.6 75.6
2014 889 42.0 21.1 91.6
2015 779 40.0 19.4 89.7
2016 683 33.0 20.6 91.8
2017 617 23.5 26.2 90.3
2018 525 22.3 23.5 94.9
2019 452 20.3 22.2 95.8
2020 374 n/a n/a 97.9
2021 392 18.8 20.8 98
2022 383 16.0 23.9 96.6
2023 435 25.7 16.9 97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1148 57.0 20.1 n/a
1989 1132 58.0 19.5 n/a
1990 1133 59.0 19.2 n/a
1991 1158 57.5 20.1 n/a
1992 1160 58.4 19.8 80.6
1993 1197 49.3 24.3 79.4
1994 1201 48.5 24.8 75.9
1995 1275 51.2 24.9 83.2
1996 1275 51.2 24.9 83.2
1997 1305 53.9 24.2 91
1998 1357 52.9 25.7 56.8
1999 1399 58.1 24.1 89.1
2000 1458 60.0 24.3 87.2
2001 1653 67.2 24.6 88.4
2002 1933 76.2 25.4 78.4
2003 1933 76.2 25.4 78.4
2004 1818 72.5 25.1 77.9
2005 1745 69.7 25.0 69.7
2006 1644 64.8 25.4 84
2007 1633 65.8 24.8 83.5
2008 1456 80.0 18.2 83.9
2009 1366 64.8 17.0 82.9
2010 1221 64.9 18.7 84.5
2011 1145 n/a n/a 45.2
2012 1043 57.0 18.2 n/a
2013 953 44.0 21.6 75.6
2014 889 42.0 21.1 91.6
2015 779 40.0 19.4 89.7
2016 683 33.0 20.6 91.8
2017 617 23.5 26.2 90.3
2018 525 22.3 23.5 94.9
2019 452 20.3 22.2 95.8
2020 374 n/a n/a 97.9
2021 392 18.8 20.8 98
2022 383 16.0 23.9 96.6
2023 435 25.7 16.9 97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,492

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2641st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2769th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)14.67.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)8.43.1
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)15.19
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.740.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)2.82.8
 0%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)30.527.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)11.87.8
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.138.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)4.62
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Bret Harte Preparatory Middle)2.32
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452435
 3.8%
African American1120
 100%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic3310
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.8%97.5%
 1.7%


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Bret Harte Preparatory Middle ranks in the bottom 4.9% of California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Bret Harte Preparatory Middle.

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