Stephens Middle
Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Unified · Grades 6-8
457th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Stephens Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Stephens Middle 457th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2015 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Stephens Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 628 students tested
Stephens Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 692 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.2% | 66.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 10.7% | 13.9% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 17.3% | 11.4% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.3% | 4.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Stephens Middle
Typical home value $717K in zip 90810 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Stephens Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long BeachLong Beach Unified · 2 mi away · charter273rd of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 46% - 8Hughes MiddleLong Beach Unified · 2.4 mi away387th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 42% - 3Washington MiddleLong Beach Unified · 2.7 mi away994th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 17% - 6Andrew Carnegie MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.8 mi away569th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 34% - 4Lindsey AcademyLong Beach Unified · 2.9 mi away844th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 21% - 4Jessie Nelson AcademyLong Beach Unified · 3 mi away836th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 4Franklin Classical MiddleLong Beach Unified · 3.3 mi away868th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 5Wilmington Middle Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 3.4 mi away665th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Stephens Middle in?
Stephens Middle is part of the Long Beach Unified district in Long Beach, California.
Is Stephens Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stephens Middle 457th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Stephens Middle?
Hispanic 67%, Asian 14%, Black 11%, Pacific Islander 4% (692 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stephens Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90810 is $717K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.