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John H. Liechty Middle

650 South Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90017

About John H. Liechty Middle

John H. Liechty Middle School at 650 South Union Avenue in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, CA 90017-1633 serves grades 6–8 with about 824 students and a student–teacher ratio near 19:1, based on the latest federal and California public school data. The gender mix is roughly 52% male and 48% female learners. A notable percentage of students demonstrate proficiency in math, with 11% achieving this level, and in reading, with 20% showing proficiency. The campus is a traditional public middle school setting where students work through core courses and exploratory opportunities in an urban district context. Residential values in the surrounding Los Angeles blocks commonly range from about $600,000 to $1,200,000, offering families a range of housing near parks, transit, and cultural amenities. On a typical morning there’s an established school-day rhythm as students arrive from nearby neighborhoods or by transit and settle into guided transitions between subjects that help sustain momentum through lessons. Ongoing work centers on improving proficiency while maintaining daily structure among the best middle schools in California.

John H. Liechty Middle Contact Information

Address

650 South Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Phone

(213) 989-1200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 20% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
824
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5490 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John H. Liechty Middle

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
🚀
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 - 3:00 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 1.58%
Asian 0.61%
Hispanic 93.93%
Black 2.79%
Two+ Races 0.97%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
1.58%
Asian
0.61%
Hispanic
93.93%
Black
2.79%
Two+ Races
0.97%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 824
47.94%
395 Female
52.06%
429 Male

Student Population

824 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

274 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John H. Liechty Middle conducted schoolwide events centered on restorative practices and mid-year iReady engagement from January 21 to January 23, 2026. The activities occurred over several days and comprised organized sessions related to behavioral support and academic progress assessment. The events were designed to strengthen schoolwide expectations and assist student readiness during the mid-year assessment phase.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus does John H. Liechty Middle School outline?

Ans. John H. Liechty Middle School outlines an instructional focus centered on academic growth and student development.

Q2. What student resources are available at John H. Liechty Middle School?

Ans. John H. Liechty Middle School outlines student resources that include learning supports and services alongside counseling support.

Q3. How does John H. Liechty Middle School communicate information to families?

Ans. John H. Liechty Middle School communicates with families through school messaging platforms and routine updates.

Q4. What activities does John H. Liechty Middle School list for families to follow?

Ans. John H. Liechty Middle School lists student activities and programs on its calendar throughout the school year.

Q5. What instructional resources support students at John H. Liechty Middle School?

Ans. John H. Liechty Middle School provides library services and instructional technology as part of instructional support services.

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

PS

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

WR

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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