Serving 910 students in grades 6-8, Bret Harte Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 910 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Bret Harte Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret Harte Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bret Harte Middle School is ranked #507 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bret Harte Middle School often compared to?
Bret Harte Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castillero Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bret Harte Middle School?
910 students attend Bret Harte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bret Harte Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Middle School?
Bret Harte Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bret Harte Middle School offer ?
Bret Harte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bret Harte Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 910 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
