Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades 6-8
1,082nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mary McLeod Bethune Middle 1,082nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 821 students tested
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 877 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.9% | 84.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 13.6% | 12.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
Typical home value $606K in zip 90003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4KIPP Scholar AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away · charter807th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 3Los Angeles Academy MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away949th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 19% - 3Thomas A. Edison MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away945th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 2KIPP Academy of OpportunityLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away · charter1,049th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 19% - 2John Muir MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away1,128th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 15% - 3Watts Learning Center Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away · charter920th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 16% - 4Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12Los Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi away · charter783rd of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 24% - 5Alliance Kory Hunter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away · charter672nd of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mary McLeod Bethune Middle in?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Mary McLeod Bethune Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mary McLeod Bethune Middle 1,082nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
Hispanic 85%, Black 12%, White 2% (877 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mary McLeod Bethune Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90003 is $606K 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.