Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle

341 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School, located in Carson, California, is a public middle school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named in honor of Glenn Hammond Curtiss, a legendary American aviation pioneer and motorcycle manufacturer. Situated in the heart of Carson, the campus serves as a local academic hub designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to secondary school.

The school’s academic philosophy is rooted in the LAUSD framework, emphasizing a well-rounded education that includes mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs. By prioritizing student growth and community involvement, Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School strives to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

341

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	125
Black	194
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
194 (56.9%)
Hispanic
125 (36.7%)
Two or More
10 (2.9%)
White
5 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)661-4500
Website:	http://curtissms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 126