John Burroughs Middle

600 S. McCadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005

1,373 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Burroughs Middle School, located in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a historic public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), it is well-known for its impressive architectural heritage; the campus is a designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, featuring a beautiful, classic campus layout that has served the community since the 1920s.

Academically, the school offers a diverse environment with a variety of specialized programs designed to engage students with different interests and talents. These typically include a dedicated Magnet program, honors tracks, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities, such as arts, music, and athletics. Because of its location in the heart of Los Angeles, the school draws from a vibrant and multicultural student body, providing a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes both academic preparation for high school and personal development within a historic setting.

1,373

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

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:	(323)549-5000
Website:	http://burroughsms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	964
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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