Virgil Middle

152 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004

www.virgilms.net

975 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Virgil Middle School, located in the Koreatown/Westlake area of Los Angeles, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment, emphasizing foundational learning and college and career readiness. It offers a variety of educational programs designed to support student growth, including specialized tracks for English learners and students with special needs, aiming to provide equitable access to quality instruction for its local community.

Beyond core academics, Virgil Middle School places a strong focus on student development through extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school strives to create a safe and supportive campus culture that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens. By leveraging its urban setting, the school works to connect students with resources and partnerships that enrich their educational experience and prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

975

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virgil Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	778
Black	24
Asian	134
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Hispanic
778 (79.8%)
Asian
134 (13.7%)
Black
24 (2.5%)
White
20 (2.1%)
Two or More
17 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	(213)368-2800
Website:	http://www.virgilms.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	975
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	913
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 317

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 326