BANCROFT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bancroft Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 950 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Bancroft Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bancroft Middle School, located in the residential community of East Long Beach, serves as a key campus within the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is recognized for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its location near El Dorado Park allows the school to maintain a strong sense of community, often serving as a neighborhood hub that encourages parental involvement and local engagement.

The curriculum at Bancroft is designed to support the diverse needs of its middle school population, balancing core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs. The school typically focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal responsibility. With its long-standing presence in the area, Bancroft Middle School remains a staple of the Long Beach educational landscape, dedicated to supporting the social and intellectual development of its students during their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact Bancroft Middle at (562) 425-7461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.