For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,355 students in 90280, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90280, CA are Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90280 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90280, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90280, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollydale
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Gr: K-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Gr: K-8 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
South Gate Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8691 California Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
Gr: 5-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Rank: #66.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90280, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90280, CA include Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90280?
6 public middle schools are located in 90280.
What is the racial composition of students in 90280?
90280 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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