SAMUEL GOMPERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Samuel Gompers 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 440 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 25 teachers, Samuel Gompers Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Samuel Gompers Middle School is a public middle school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, often highlighting core curriculum areas such as mathematics, English language arts, and social studies.

Beyond traditional academics, Samuel Gompers Middle School typically engages in efforts to support the social-emotional well-being of its student body, recognizing the unique needs of the South Los Angeles community. By providing various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional support, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and encourage student participation in school life. As part of a large urban district, the school works to leverage district-wide programs while maintaining a localized approach to student mentorship and educational equity.

For more information, contact Samuel Gompers Middle at (323) 241-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.