Alexander Fleming Middle

1,110 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alexander Fleming Middle School, located in Lomita, California, is a public middle school serving students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named after the renowned scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming, reflecting a commitment to fostering curiosity and academic development in its student body. As a middle school, it provides a structured educational environment tailored to the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students transitioning from elementary school to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the LAUSD, offering a comprehensive range of core subjects including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Fleming Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often encouraging participation in elective courses and extracurricular activities. By promoting a culture of academic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of their future high school careers and beyond.

1,110

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Fleming Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	787
Black	136
Asian	63
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
787 (70.9%)
Black
136 (12.3%)
White
72 (6.5%)
Asian
63 (5.7%)
Two or More
46 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)

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)257-4500
Website:	http://flemingms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	932
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 6 354

Grade 7 367

Grade 8 389