For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 977 students in 90008, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90008, CA are New Heights Charter, Audubon Middle School and Marlton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90008 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90008, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90008, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Audubon Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Marlton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Santo Tomas Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
90008, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90008, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90008, CA include New Heights Charter, Audubon Middle School and Marlton.
How many public middle schools are located in 90008?
3 public middle schools are located in 90008.
What is the racial composition of students in 90008?
90008 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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