EDWIN MARKHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Edwin Markham 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 736 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 38 teachers, Edwin Markham 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.
Edwin Markham Middle School is a public school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus environment emphasizes academic development alongside social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a supportive space for students during their formative adolescent years.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Edwin Markham Middle School typically participates in various district-wide initiatives and programs designed to improve student outcomes and foster a safe learning environment. The school works to engage both students and families through its connection to the broader LAUSD framework, offering resources that address the diverse needs of the Watts community. For families looking for the most current information regarding daily schedules, extracurricular activities, or specific academic programs, the school's official website remains the primary resource for direct communication and updates.
For more information, contact Edwin Markham Middle at (323) 568-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90002-3606
(323) 568-5500
EDWIN MARKHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 736 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:
- 736
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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 736 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWIN MARKHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.2%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- White
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.