Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: LA Grades 6-8 Info &amp; Scores (2026 List)

About Mary McLeod Bethune Middle

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School at 155 West 69th Street in the Florence/South Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA 90003 serves grades 6–8 with about 877 students and a student–teacher ratio near 18:1. The gender mix is roughly 48% male and 52% female learners. Around 18% are proficient in math, and around 25% are proficient in reading, showing current performance levels on statewide assessments in core subjects. The campus is a traditional Los Angeles Unified School District middle school with academic and elective blocks designed to engage learners across subjects. Housing in the surrounding South Los Angeles neighborhoods generally ranges from about $600,000 to $950,000, offering families access to urban residential areas with parks, transit, and community services nearby. On a typical morning there’s a predictable daily flow as students arrive from nearby blocks or by transit and settle into guided starts to the day that support transitions into core lessons and collaborative activities. With ongoing development in academics and school life, the school continues efforts to strengthen academic outcomes and student readiness within the broader landscape of the best middle schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%

Reading 25%

State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 25% in Reading.

49

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

877

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.6%

Asian 0.11%

Hispanic 84.95%

Black 12.43%

Two+ Races 0.8%

Native Am. 0.11%

White

1.6%

Asian

0.11%

Hispanic

84.95%

Black

12.43%

Two+ Races

0.8%

Native Am.

0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 877

48.35%

424 Female

51.65%

453 Male

Student Population

877 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

438 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle Contact Information

Address

155 West 69th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90003

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Phone

(323) 541-1800

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Website

http://www.bethunems.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: 8:15 AM - 3:08 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle commemorated its centennial on Saturday, December 13. The event comprised campus tours, musical performances, catering services, and displays of alumni class photographs and yearbooks. The celebration commemorated a centennial milestone and offered historical context regarding the school's enduring presence in the community.

FAQ

Q1. What educational direction does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle outline, and how is learning supported?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle outlines an academic focus supported by structured classroom instruction and middle school programs.

Q2. What student resources are available at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle outlines learning supports such as academic help services and student guidance alongside counseling support.

Q3. How does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle communicate with families?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle communicates with families using notices, updates, and schedule-related announcements.

Q4. What activities are shared by Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle shares information about student programs and school activities scheduled across the year.

Q5. What classroom learning tools support instruction at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle provides instructional technology and library materials used in everyday classroom learning.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

SLB

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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