Luther Burbank Middle

3700 West Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505

1,030 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Luther Burbank Middle School, located in the heart of Burbank, California, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Burbank Unified School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic rigor and the development of well-rounded individuals. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the institution emphasizes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history, while also offering various elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Luther Burbank Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and school-wide events. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional support, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

1,030

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Burbank Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	441
Black	21
Asian	69
Two or More	104
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
441 (42.9%)
White
390 (37.9%)
Two or More
104 (10.1%)
Asian
69 (6.7%)
Black
21 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)729-3700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 6 318

Grade 7 374

Grade 8 338