Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet

www.wilmingtonms.org

1,268 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet is a specialized public middle school located in Wilmington, California, that emphasizes a curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). By integrating these disciplines, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency in its students. The program is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for future academic success in high school and beyond, particularly in high-demand career fields.

As a magnet program, the school serves a diverse student body by offering specialized coursework and enrichment activities that go beyond the traditional classroom setting. The campus environment at Wilmington Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative projects and problem-solving. Through its focus on innovation and interdisciplinary education, the institution strives to equip its learners with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute to a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

1,268

Total Students

72.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)847-1500
Website:	http://www.wilmingtonms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,027
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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