Edwin Markham Middle

www.newmarkham.com

628 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

628

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

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)568-5500
Website:	http://www.newmarkham.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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