- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Angeles, CA
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271002856
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #49 of 67
- middle schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle ranks #49 of 67 middle schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 062271002856 · Los Angeles, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 17.6:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 843
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
843 students
What this shows Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle compares
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
African American 12.0%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Paul Revere Charter Middle
Standard public school
1,715 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Alternative education program
1,547 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
John Burroughs Middle
Standard public school
1,302 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palms Middle
Standard public school
1,081 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Griffith Middle
Alternative education program
1,070 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgil Middle
Standard public school
975 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
96.9% of students at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle rank among middle schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle ranks #49 of 67 middle schools in Los Angeles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.