D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 155 West 69th St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in California
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
877
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%10/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−17 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%12%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic26%21%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income25%20%reading -13 pts, math -8 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 155 West 69th St.
City Los Angeles
ZIP Code 90003
District 0622710
NCES School ID 062271002856
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90003

Understanding the community around Mary McLeod Bethune Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,275
Per Capita Income $17,057
Poverty Rate 25.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%
High School or Higher 52.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $494,600
Median Rent $1,407
Owner-Occupied 27.0%
Renter-Occupied 73.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mary McLeod Bethune Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.0%
Black 12.4%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Races 0.8%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 877
Teachers (FTE) 48.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle has 877 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle serve?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle receive per student?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle receives $25,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mary McLeod Bethune Middle in 90003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$609,187
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,698
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
73.0%

Other Schools in 90003

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026