John H. Liechty Middle

650 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017

liechtyms.lausd.org

748 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John H. Liechty Middle School, located in the Westlake district of Los Angeles, is a public middle school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on South Union Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the dense, urban fabric of its community. It focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students academically and socially for the transition to high school, emphasizing core curriculum standards while catering to a diverse student population typical of the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the LAUSD system, the school prioritizes student growth through a mix of academic instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and support services. Its location in a high-density area means the school often acts as a community hub, striving to meet the unique socioeconomic needs of its students. By fostering an environment centered on student achievement and collaborative learning, John H. Liechty Middle School aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in their future academic and professional endeavors.

748

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Liechty Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	710
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	5

Hispanic
710 (94.9%)
Black
19 (2.5%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
White
6 (0.8%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)

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)989-1200
Website:	http://liechtyms.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	728
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 238

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 265