Luther Burbank Mid Sch Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet

6460 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042

www.lbmsbears.com

824 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Luther Burbank Middle School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on North Figueroa Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is known for its mascot, the "Bears." It offers a traditional middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success through a variety of programs that support both academic achievement and personal growth. By fostering a collaborative environment, Luther Burbank Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in the specific daily operations, school policies, or current academic initiatives, the school maintains an official website at http://www.lbmsbears.com, which serves as a central hub for communication, calendars, and resources.

824

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Burbank Mid Sch Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	752
Black	8
Asian	24
Two or More	13

Hispanic
752 (91.3%)
White
27 (3.3%)
Asian
24 (2.9%)
Two or More
13 (1.6%)
Black
8 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)340-4400
Website:	http://www.lbmsbears.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	682
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 272