Arroyo Seco Museum Science

4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042

www.arroyoseco-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

452 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet, located in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, is a specialized elementary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a magnet program, the school distinguishes itself by integrating museum-based learning into its core curriculum. This unique approach utilizes partnerships with local cultural institutions to provide students with hands-on, inquiry-based experiences that extend well beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a deep interest in science and history.

The school is designed to cultivate academic excellence while nurturing students' curiosity about the world around them. By emphasizing the "museum science" model, Arroyo Seco encourages critical thinking and active exploration, allowing students to engage with real-world artifacts and scientific concepts. Its commitment to a multidisciplinary education makes it a sought-after environment for families looking for a structured, theme-based academic program within the public school system.

452

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)254-5141
Website:	http://www.arroyoseco-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)