Serving 1,826 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet's student population of 1,826 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet?
1,826 students attend Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet offer ?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet part of?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Instruction (Events)
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of Instruction (Events)
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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