Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy

www.mooremstacademy-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

530 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy is a public magnet school located in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of Los Angeles, operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As the name implies, the school places a heavy academic emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, aiming to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce through an enriched, specialized curriculum.

The school is designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating technology into the daily learning experience. By focusing on these core subjects, Moore Math Science Technology Academy strives to cultivate a robust foundation for its students, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond. The institution serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment that prioritizes academic achievement in high-demand fields while maintaining the standard programming expected within the LAUSD system.

530

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary 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)277-2310
Website:	http://www.mooremstacademy-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)