Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades 6-8
1,217th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Preparatory Middle 1,217th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 6th in 2025.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 454 students tested
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 436 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.8% | 71.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 27.6% | 25.7% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Typical home value $649K in zip 90044 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Vox Collegiate of Los AngelesLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter752nd of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 2KIPP Academy of OpportunityLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter1,049th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 19% - 6Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4Los Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away · charter607th of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 32% - 3Watts Learning Center Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away · charter920th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 16% - 1TEACH Academy of TechnologiesLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away · charter1,286th of 1,294
ELA 12% · Math 4% - 2Samuel Gompers MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away1,138th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 13% - 2Mary McLeod Bethune MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.9 mi away1,082nd of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 2Animo James B. Taylor Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.9 mi away · charter1,046th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle in?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Bret Harte Preparatory Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Preparatory Middle 1,217th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bret Harte Preparatory Middle?
Hispanic 71%, Black 26%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (436 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bret Harte Preparatory Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90044 is $649K 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.