Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School (2026 List)

About Bret Harte Preparatory Middle

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School is at 9301 South Hoover Street in South Los Angeles. It serves grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is 510 students. The student–teacher ratio is 14 to 1. Math proficiency is 3%. Reading proficiency is 10%. The gender mix is 46% female and 54% male. The environment encourages students to take active roles in their local community. Faculty members focus on building strong character and basic academic skills. The school serves as a supportive center for its urban student population. Property prices in the area range from $480,000 to $760,000. Parents note the school's focus on providing a safe and orderly learning space. This campus is striving to become one ofthe best middle schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%

Reading 10%

State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 10% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

436

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.83%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 71.1%

Black 25.69%

Two+ Races 1.15%

Native Am. 0.23%

White

1.83%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

71.1%

Black

25.69%

Two+ Races

1.15%

Native Am.

0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 436

47.94%

209 Female

52.06%

227 Male

Student Population

436 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

436 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Contact Information

Address

9301 South Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

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Phone

(323) 242-5400

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Website

http://harteprepms.lausd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School was commended for its innovative student-teacher collaboration programs that have improved overall campus safety and school culture. The school also recently hosted a successful "Community Pride" cleanup event.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main goal of the "Daily Huddle" program at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School?

Ans. The huddle is a way to check in with each other in the morning, meet students' needs, and set good goals for the day.

Q2. What does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School do to keep students safe when they leave school in the afternoon?

Ans. Every day, staff members are at all the exits and corners of the street to watch over the students as they go home.

Q3. Does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School offer any gardening or farming electives?

Ans. Students can take part in campus greening projects that teach them about sustainability, urban gardening, and plant biology.

Q4: What kinds of rewards does Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School give out for perfect attendance every month?

Ans. The school gives out different rewards, certificates, and special lunchtime activities to students and classes that come to class every day.

Q5: How can parents sign up for the Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School student meal program online?

Ans. Families should fill out the electronic meal application on the LAUSD website to find out if they can get free or reduced-price lunch.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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