For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,738 students in 90044, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90044, CA are Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles, Kipp Scholar Academy and John Muir 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 9% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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 99% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 570-2915
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 570-2915
Gr: 6-10 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6100 S. Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 292-2272
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 292-2272
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 5% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 3% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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, Kipp Scholar Academy and John Muir Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90044?
4 public middle schools are located in 90044.
What is the racial composition of students in 90044?
90044 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).
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