Berendo Middle

1157 South Berendo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90006

552 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berendo Middle School, located in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a historic public institution serving a diverse urban community. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 6 through 8. Its location in a densely populated area makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, and the school is known for its commitment to supporting a predominantly Latino student body through various academic and extracurricular initiatives designed to foster both personal and scholastic growth.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of its students, many of whom are English language learners. Berendo Middle School offers a range of academic pathways, including specialized programs, elective courses, and technology-integrated instruction to prepare students for high school success. By engaging with the local community and providing resources such as counseling and after-school programs, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching foundation for its students in the heart of Los Angeles.

552

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berendo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	499
Black	21
Asian	12
Two or More	8

Hispanic
499 (90.4%)
Black
21 (3.8%)
White
12 (2.2%)
Asian
12 (2.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)

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:	(213)739-5600
Website:	http://berendoms.info
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 147

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 209