Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle

929 North Las Palmas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

bancroftms.lausd.org

457 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School, located in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, serves as a dynamic educational hub within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, emphasizing core subjects while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop their personal and social identities during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond standard academics, Bancroft Middle School prides itself on providing a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and enrichment opportunities that cater to the interests of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, striving to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. By leveraging its location in the heart of Los Angeles, the school works to provide students with resources and learning experiences that reflect the vibrant, multicultural environment of the city.

457

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	320
Black	51
Asian	8
Two or More	25

Hispanic
320 (70.0%)
White
53 (11.6%)
Black
51 (11.2%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)993-3400
Website:	http://bancroftms.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 180