Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet
909 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 211 |
| Hispanic | 570 |
| Black | 23 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic570 (62.8%)
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White211 (23.2%)
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Asian59 (6.5%)
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Two or More44 (4.8%)
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Black23 (2.5%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 248 |
| Grade 7 | 369 |
| Grade 8 | 292 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 385 | 42.4% |
| Male | 523 | 57.5% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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