Berendo Middle School

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LAUSD public school located just south of Koreatown’s formal borders.

Also known as “Berendo Junior High School” or BMS.

Founded in 1896, the student body is currently 92% Hispanic.

Serves grades six to eight.

Fax number: 213-382-8599

Berendo Motto
Chivalrous in conduct / Industrious in learning / Valiant in service!

The Berendo library is named after Mrs. Norma B. Gibson. In 1959, Mrs. Gibson became the school principal, and she remained in that office until 1970. She personally donated hundreds of books to the library. Today, the Teacher Librarian is Mr. Weintraub.