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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Walnut Park Middle A School of Social Justice and Service Learning

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 7500 Marbrisa Avenue, Walnut Park, CA 90255-5612

(323) 277-2600

6/10
#632
Rank 632 out of 1,315
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #574 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #629 · 52nd percentile
Science5/10 · #778 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Walnut Park Middle's focus on social justice and service learning sets it apart from a typical middle school experience — students here aren't just learning core subjects, they're connecting their education to real community issues and developing a sense of civic purpose along the way. It's a natural fit for families who want their kids to think critically about the world around them, not just pass standardized tests. The surrounding Walnut Park neighborhood sits in the southeast corner of Los Angeles, a tight-knit, working-class community where a school with this kind of mission feels genuinely rooted in its surroundings.

Student Demographics

347 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
341 (98%)
White
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners91 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged322 (93%)
Students with Disabilities43 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

371
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
14
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #373 · 73rd percentile

138 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found