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Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci

929 West 69th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

About Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci

Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Science is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves a large city community. The school has about 491 students and teaches kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. The student-teacher ratio is 21:1, which is the same as in many urban public schools. There are about 23 full-time equivalent teachers. Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Science focuses on teaching the basics of math and science while also exposing students to the arts and STEM-related subjects. Most of the students come from minority backgrounds, and 96% of them are considered to be poor. The gender distribution is fairly even, with 49% female and 51% male students. According to U.S. News data, 13% of students meet or exceed standards in math, and 20% show proficiency in English language arts (reading). The amount of money each student gets is the same as what LAUSD gives to other elementary schools. The school is in South Los Angeles and serves a community with a lot of needs.

Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci Contact Information

Address

929 West 69th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

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Phone

(323) 565-3650

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 20% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
491
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5539 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.81%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 83.5%
Black 11%
Two+ Races 4.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.81%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
83.5%
Black
11%
Two+ Races
4.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 491
49.49%
243 Female
50.51%
248 Male

Student Population

491 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

652 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy in Los Angeles, California, is buzzing with excitement! The school is now welcoming students back with a new focus on doing well in school and feeling good about themselves. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to create a welcoming and positive environment where all students can do well.

The school is getting ready for a busy year, with events like the School Site Council Meeting and the ELAC Meeting coming up. The Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy wants to help students become analytical thinkers and the next generation of innovators by focusing on the arts, math, engineering, and science. The school wants to create a community of critical thinkers and future innovators, and it shows in how it tries to give students a well-rounded education.

FAQ

Q1. How does working together help you learn?

Ans. Group activities help students learn how to work together, share ideas, and solve problems.

Q2. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. To help students do well and get involved, teachers and staff talk to families on a regular basis.

Q3. What skills are strengthened outside of school?

Ans. Through daily interactions and school activities, students learn how to talk to each other, be responsible, and feel good about themselves.

Q4. What kind of learning space does Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci offer?

Ans. The school has a structured but welcoming environment that makes students want to learn and try new things.

Q5. How do you make lessons interesting for your students?

Ans. Teachers keep learning fun by using interactive methods, hands-on activities, and group discussions.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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