Arroyo Seco Museum Science

4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042

arroyoseco.lausd.org

413 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet, located in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, is a specialized elementary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a magnet program, the school distinguishes itself by integrating museum-based learning into its core curriculum. This unique approach utilizes partnerships with local cultural institutions to provide students with hands-on, inquiry-based experiences that extend well beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a deep interest in science and history.

The school is designed to cultivate academic excellence while nurturing students' curiosity about the world around them. By emphasizing the "museum science" model, Arroyo Seco encourages critical thinking and active exploration, allowing students to engage with real-world artifacts and scientific concepts. Its commitment to a multidisciplinary education makes it a sought-after environment for families looking for a structured, theme-based academic program within the public school system.

413

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	360
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	11

Hispanic
360 (87.2%)
White
33 (8.0%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)254-5141
Website:	http://arroyoseco.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	47.2%
Male	218	52.8%

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