At a glance
Reported students
552
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Berendo Middle: 552 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 608
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Berendo Middle
Berendo Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 552 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (90.4%) and Black (3.8%). English learners represent 38% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Berendo Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic90.4%
- Black3.8%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
572 reported students
Canoga Park Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
579 reported students
Charles Drew Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
607 reported students
Woodland Hills Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
607 reported students
Edwin Markham Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
618 reported students
William Jefferson Clinton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
622 reported students
Public schools near Berendo Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 298 | under 0.1 mi |
| Equitas Academy #2 Middle · Charter · Equitas Academy #2 District | 05–08 | 437 | 0.8 mi |
| Equitas Academy 4 Middle · Charter · Equitas Academy 4 District | 05–08 | 456 | 1 mi |
| Young Oak Kim Academy Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 715 | 1 mi |
| Rise Kohyang Middle Middle · Charter · Rise Kohyang Middle District | 06–08 | 280 | 1.1 mi |
| Pio Pico Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 253 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berendo Middle
What grades does Berendo Middle serve?
Berendo Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Berendo Middle?
Berendo Middle reported 552 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 608 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berendo Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 552 students and 35.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berendo Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berendo Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Berendo Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Berendo Middle in?
Berendo Middle is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berendo Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle (under 0.1 mi), Equitas Academy #2 (0.8 mi), Equitas Academy 4 (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.