Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet

School Overview
Washington Irving Middle School, located in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized magnet school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Its curriculum is uniquely structured around a "triad" focus of Mathematics, Music, and Engineering. By integrating these specific disciplines, the school aims to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes logical reasoning, technical design, and creative expression. The program is designed to prepare middle schoolers for high-level academic pathways, often feeding into the district’s most competitive STEM-focused high schools.

Beyond its core magnet curriculum, the school fosters a community-centered environment that encourages extracurricular participation and academic exploration. As an LAUSD magnet institution, it attracts students from a diverse range of backgrounds who are specifically looking for an enriched, project-based learning experience. The school’s facilities and faculty are dedicated to balancing the precision of engineering and mathematics with the artistic development found in their robust music program, ensuring that students graduate with both analytical skills and a well-rounded educational perspective.
909
Total Students
51.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet
Demographic Student Count
White211
Hispanic570
Black23
Asian59
Two or More44
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    570 (62.8%)
  • White
    211 (23.2%)
  • Asian
    59 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    44 (4.8%)
  • Black
    23 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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)259-3700
Website: http://irvingmag.lausd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 909
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 547
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Grade 6 248
Grade 7 369
Grade 8 292

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet
Grade Student Count
Grade 6248
Grade 7369
Grade 8292
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38542.4%
Male52357.5%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)