Stephen M. White Middle

www.whitems.net

1,384 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stephen M. White Middle School, located in Carson, California, is a public middle school serving students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named in honor of Stephen Mallory White, a prominent 19th-century California politician and U.S. Senator who played a pivotal role in the development of the Port of Los Angeles. Situated in the heart of Carson, the school operates as a key educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development during the critical middle school transition years.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academic instruction with opportunities for personal and social growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet district standards while preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community resources, aiming to foster an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body within the greater Los Angeles area.

1,384

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)783-4900
Website:	http://www.whitems.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,077
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

6th

7th

8th