LUTHER BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Luther Burbank Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 994 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Luther Burbank Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Luther Burbank Middle School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on North Figueroa Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is known for its mascot, the "Bears." It offers a traditional middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.
The school emphasizes a commitment to student success through a variety of programs that support both academic achievement and personal growth. By fostering a collaborative environment, Luther Burbank Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in the specific daily operations, school policies, or current academic initiatives, the school maintains an official website at http://www.lbmsbears.com, which serves as a central hub for communication, calendars, and resources.
For more information, contact Luther Burbank Middle at (323) 340-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90042-2803
(323) 340-4400
http://www.lbmsbears.com
LUTHER BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 994 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 994
- Teachers:
- 44.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 994 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUTHER BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.5%
- White
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.