Best South Gate Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,547 students in South Gate, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Gate, CA are Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Gate, CA public middle schools 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 South Gate 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 Public Middle Schools in South Gate, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollydale
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
South Gate Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Westbrook Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2340 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Gate, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Gate, CA include Hollydale, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex and Kipp Corazon Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in South Gate?
6 public middle schools are located in South Gate.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate?
South Gate 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).
Which public middle schools in South Gate are often viewed compared to one another?

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