WASHINGTON IRVING MID SCH MATH MUSIC AND ENGR MAGNET

Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 762 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 36 teachers, Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Washington Irving Middle School, located in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized magnet school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Its curriculum is uniquely structured around a "triad" focus of Mathematics, Music, and Engineering. By integrating these specific disciplines, the school aims to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes logical reasoning, technical design, and creative expression. The program is designed to prepare middle schoolers for high-level academic pathways, often feeding into the district’s most competitive STEM-focused high schools.

Beyond its core magnet curriculum, the school fosters a community-centered environment that encourages extracurricular participation and academic exploration. As an LAUSD magnet institution, it attracts students from a diverse range of backgrounds who are specifically looking for an enriched, project-based learning experience. The school’s facilities and faculty are dedicated to balancing the precision of engineering and mathematics with the artistic development found in their robust music program, ensuring that students graduate with both analytical skills and a well-rounded educational perspective.

For more information, contact Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet at (323) 259-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.