Will Rogers Middle

rogers.lawndalesd.net/

799 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Will Rogers Middle School is a public middle school located in Lawndale, California, serving students within the Lawndale Elementary School District. Situated on W. 154th Street, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a smaller school district, Will Rogers emphasizes a supportive campus culture that aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development during the pivotal middle school years.

The school is committed to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by offering a balanced curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources regarding district policies, academic programs, and school events. By serving the local Lawndale community, Will Rogers Middle School strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

799

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Will Rogers Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	574
Black	113
Asian	57
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
574 (71.8 %)
Black
113 (14.1 %)
Asian
57 (7.1 %)
Two or More
29 (3.6 %)
White
21 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Lawndale Elementary
Phone:	(310)676-1197
Website:	http://rogers.lawndalesd.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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

Grade 6 257

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 285