THOMAS A. EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thomas A. Edison 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 1,220 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 50 teachers, Thomas A. Edison Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Thomas A. Edison Middle School, located at 6500 Hooper Avenue in Los Angeles, is a public institution serving the Florence-Graham community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school focuses on core academic standards while encouraging students to develop the critical thinking and social skills necessary to succeed in a diverse urban setting.

The school’s mission emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of technology into the classroom to better prepare pupils for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for local families, offering various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to support both the academic and personal growth of its student body. For parents and community members, the school maintains communication channels to ensure transparency and collaboration in support of student success.

For more information, contact Thomas A. Edison Middle at (323) 826-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.