Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad

7500 Marbrisa Ave.
Walnut Park, CA 90255

walnutparkms.lausd.org

365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Walnut Park Middle School: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Academy** (often referred to as Walnut Park STEM Academy) is a specialized public middle school located in Walnut Park, California. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is specifically designed to provide students with a rigorous, focused education centered on STEM disciplines. Its curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and technical literacy, aiming to prepare students for high-demand careers and academic success in advanced science and engineering fields.

The school is noted for its modern approach to education, utilizing specialized facilities and resources to foster a collaborative learning environment. By integrating technology into daily instruction, Walnut Park STEM Academy encourages students to solve real-world problems and develop essential skills in areas like computer science, laboratory research, and design thinking. The school serves the local community by offering a structured, forward-thinking academic program that prioritizes preparation for high school pathways and future technological innovation.

365

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	354
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
354 (97.0%)
White
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	(323)277-2600
Website:	http://walnutparkms.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 110

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 130