CHARLES MACLAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Charles Maclay Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Pacoima, CA with about 616 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 31 teachers, Charles Maclay Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Charles Maclay Middle School is a public middle school located in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on Pierce Avenue, the school functions as a community hub for the local area, focusing on providing a foundational education for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the nation’s second-largest school district, the institution is tasked with meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By utilizing district-aligned standards, Maclay Middle aims to enhance literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while encouraging student engagement through collaborative projects and school-wide programs. While specific academic programs and performance metrics can fluctuate, the school remains dedicated to its mission of helping students achieve their potential within the framework of the broader LAUSD educational objectives.

For more information, contact Charles Maclay Middle at (818) 686-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.