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929 North Las Palmas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038-2421
Summary
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 664/1,204 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 637/1,204 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 457 |
| Low-Income Students | 418 (91.5%) |
| English Learners | 83 (18.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 14.3 points over the full period.
•Math +14.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.5% to 46.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 664 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.8% to 32.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 637 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle compare within the district?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is No. 57 in reading and No. 55 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle rank in California?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle ranks No. 664 of 1,204 in reading and No. 637 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 58 in reading and No. 57 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.7% meet the reading standard and 27.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is No. 27 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is No. 152 in reading and No. 144 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hubert Howe Bancroft MiddleThis school | 28.7% | 41.5% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
