Spectrum Center–Long Beach Middle Country Club is a co–ed special education school serving grades 6–8 in a suburban area of Lakewood, California.
The school has a total enrollment of 11 students and employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 2:1.
As a nonsectarian California K–8 private school, it reflects a diverse student body with 80% students of color.
Located in a large suburb, the school offers specialized middle school education tailored to its small student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Country Club?
The application deadline for Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Country Club is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Country Club is Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bethany Lutheran School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5100 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Cyprian Elementary School
(Catholic)
5133 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7341
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7341
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 318 students
5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pancratius Elementary School
(Catholic)
3601 Saint Pancratius Pl
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
4300 Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street
Special Education School
1022 E Market St
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 481-5738
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 481-5738
1.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Gethsemane Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
6095 Orange Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
St. Joseph High School ![St. Joseph High School Photo]( "St. Joseph High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Pacific Baptist School
(Baptist)
3332 Magnolia Ave
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-5214
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-5214
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17700 Dumont Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5100 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Cyprian Elementary School
(Catholic)
5133 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7341
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7341
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 318 students
5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pancratius Elementary School
(Catholic)
3601 Saint Pancratius Pl
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Barnabas Parish School
(Catholic)
3980 Marron Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 424-7476
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 424-7476
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5100 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
St. Barnabas Parish School
(Catholic)
3980 Marron Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 424-7476
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 424-7476
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
St. Timothy Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4645 Woodruff Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 421-8441
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 421-8441
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Country Club Dr.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3319 Sandwood St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Bomberry St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5021 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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