Para Los Ninos Middle School: Downtown LA Charter Grades 6-8 (2026 List)

About Para Los Ninos Middle

Para Los Niños Middle School at 835 Stanford Avenue in the Downtown/Skid Row area of Los Angeles, CA 90021 serves grades 6–8 with about 313 students and a student–teacher ratio near 18:1. The gender mix is roughly 55% male and 45% female learners, and around 9% are proficient in math and about 24% are proficient in reading, reflecting current levels of core academic performance. The campus is an urban charter setting where students engage in foundational subjects and collaborative work within core academic blocks each day. Homes around this part of Los Angeles generally range from about $650,000 to $950,000, giving families access to city neighborhoods with transit, parks, and community services nearby. In typical mornings there’s a smooth transition into classes as students arrive from nearby blocks or by transit and move into guided starts to the day before core lessons and collaborative activities. With ongoing development in classroom engagement and school life, the school continues efforts to strengthen academic outcomes and student readiness across middle schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%

Reading 24%

State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 24% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

313

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.19%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 91.05%

Black 3.83%

Two+ Races 1.28%

Native Am. 0.32%

White

3.19%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

91.05%

Black

3.83%

Two+ Races

1.28%

Native Am.

0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 313

45.37%

142 Female

54.63%

171 Male

Student Population

313 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

313 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Para Los Ninos Middle Contact Information

Address

835 Stanford Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90021

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Phone

(213) 896-2640

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Website

http://paralosninos.org/pln-charter-middle-school/

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Para Los Ninos Middle received its charter renewal in October 2025. The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education approved the renewal, extending the school's authorization for an additional five years, until 2030. The action allows the school to maintain its operations under its charter within the district for the sanctioned duration.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main focus of teaching at Para Los Niños Middle?

Ans. At Para Los Niños Middle, the focus of instruction is on helping students grow academically through the design of the middle school program described in school materials.

Q2. What kinds of help are there for students at Para Los Niños Middle?

Ans. For families, Para Los Niños Middle points them to student support resources that include academic help and guidance services as well as counseling support.

Q3. How does Para Los Niños Middle talk to families?

Ans. School communications say that families get updates through announcements, reminders, and notices about the schedule.

Q4. What kinds of things does Para Los Niños Middle do with families?

Ans. Para Los Niños Middle puts regular school events and family events on its school calendar so that everyone is always aware of them.

Q5. What kinds of tools do students use to learn in class at Para Los Niños Middle?

Ans. Para Los Niños Middle uses library-based learning tools and instructional technology to help with classroom instruction.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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

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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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