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Best 90640 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,664 students in 90640, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90640, CA are Montebello Community Day, La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90640 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90640, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 90640, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #55.
Montebello Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90640, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90640, CA include Montebello Community Day, La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in 90640?
5 public middle schools are located in 90640.
What is the racial composition of students in 90640?
90640 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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