Belvedere Middle

312 North Record Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063

belvederems.lausd.org

734 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Belvedere Middle School, located in the East Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated on North Record Avenue and serves a predominantly Hispanic community, maintaining a long-standing presence in the local area. Its academic mission focuses on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum that aligns with district-wide educational goals.

Beyond its core academics, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster student engagement and personal development. As an LAUSD institution, it operates under the district’s broader framework for student equity and achievement, focusing on creating a safe and collaborative environment for its diverse student body. Families and community members often use the school's online portal to stay informed about calendar events, academic programs, and ongoing school operations.

734

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belvedere Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	717
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
717 (97.7%)
White
10 (1.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)266-5400
Website:	http://belvederems.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	685
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 106

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 337