ROCKDALE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET

Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 356 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet is a specialized elementary school located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. As a magnet program within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is uniquely designed to integrate a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive focus on the arts. Students at Rockdale benefit from dedicated instruction in visual arts, music, dance, and theater, which are woven into their daily learning experience to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression alongside traditional core subjects.

Beyond its artistic programming, Rockdale is known for maintaining a strong, close-knit community atmosphere. The school emphasizes collaborative learning and provides students with diverse opportunities to showcase their talents through performances, art exhibits, and school-wide showcases. By blending a supportive educational environment with specialized enrichment, Rockdale aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both academically and creatively as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet at (323) 255-6793 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.