Excellent
#381 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4201 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Math 43% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,793
Median home value
$1,066,200
Median rent
$1,644/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #53 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,594 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
What grades does Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet serve?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 1,594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet rank in CA?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet ranks #381 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet a charter school?
No, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet a Title I school?
No, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?
71.1% of students at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (323) 644-6700
- Area population (ZIP 90029)
- 33,830
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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