For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,121 students in 90250, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90250, CA are Wiseburn Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School and Bud Carson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90250 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90250, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90250, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wiseburn Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4366 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13838 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 South Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Renaissance County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90250, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90250, CA include Wiseburn Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School and Bud Carson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90250?
5 public middle schools are located in 90250.
What is the racial composition of students in 90250?
90250 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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