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Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street

1022 E Market St Long Beach, CA 90805
Tel: (562) 481-5738
www.spectrumschools.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street serves 72 students in grades 2-12.
  • The student:teacher of Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
School Resources
Largest endowments

School Facts

School Type
Special Education School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSpectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street
23
33
42
58
65
78
820
93
103
117
124
Ungraded6
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Year Founded
1978
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Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Online Application
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: A successful future starts with Spectrum Schools and Programs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street often compared to?
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street is often viewed alongside schools like Eko Multipurpose Center Inc, Calvary Chapel Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street?
The application deadline for Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street located?
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Long Beach.

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