Louis Armstrong Middle

5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Charter School 1,174 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert A. Millikan Affiliated Charter & Performing Arts Magnet Middle School, located in Sherman Oaks, is a highly regarded public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its dual identity: it operates as both a neighborhood affiliated charter school and a specialized performing arts magnet. This structure allows the campus to offer a robust, comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a rigorous arts program that includes concentrations in areas like dance, drama, music, and visual arts, providing students with unique opportunities for creative expression and professional-level training.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Millikan is recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and its inclusive, community-focused environment. The school offers a variety of honors and enrichment courses, technology integration, and extracurricular clubs designed to support the holistic development of its students. By combining a traditional middle school experience with the specialized resources of a magnet program, Millikan fosters a dynamic learning atmosphere that encourages students to excel both academically and artistically, preparing them for the transition to high school.

1,174

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louis Armstrong Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	478
Black	83
Asian	50
Two or More	75

White
488 (41.6%)
Hispanic
478 (40.7%)
Black
83 (7.1%)
Two or More
75 (6.4%)
Asian
50 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)528-1600
Website:	http://louisarmstrongms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	695
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 384

Grade 7 376

Grade 8 414