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Luther Burbank Middle

6460 North Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90042

About Luther Burbank Middle

Luther Burbank Middle School at 3700 West Jeffries Avenue in the Burbank area of Los Angeles, CA 91505, serves grades 6–8 with about 967 students and a student-teacher ratio near 23:1. The gender mix is approximately 51% male and 49% female learners, and around 35% are proficient in math and around 53% are proficient in reading, showing current levels of performance in core subjects. The campus is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, operating as a traditional middle school where students engage in core academics alongside magnet and enrichment options. Homes near this part of the city often range between about $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, giving families access to residential neighborhoods with parks, transit options, and a range of services within reach. On typical mornings there’s an orderly morning intake as students arrive from nearby neighborhoods or by transit and settle into a predictable daily flow of core lessons and electives. With its mix of academic concentrations and ongoing community involvement, the school continues efforts to strengthen academic outcomes and student readiness within the broader landscape of the best middle schools in California.

Contact Information

Address

6460 North Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90042

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Phone

(323) 340-4400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 53% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
866
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Luther Burbank Middle

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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 4.04%
Asian 3.35%
Hispanic 89.26%
Black 1.5%
Two+ Races 1.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.04%
Asian
3.35%
Hispanic
89.26%
Black
1.5%
Two+ Races
1.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 866
48.73%
422 Female
51.27%
444 Male

Student Population

866 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

288 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Luther Burbank Middle has arranged Coffee with the Principal meetings for early 2026. The sessions are set for January 30 and February 27 and are led by school administration for parents and caregivers. The meetings aim to furnish updates on educational issues and sustain consistent communication with the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What does Luther Burbank Middle say about its role in education, and how does it help students learn?

Ans. Luther Burbank Middle says that its job is to help students do well in school during the middle grades by providing organized classroom instruction and school programs.

Q2. What kinds of resources for students does Luther Burbank Middle have?

Ans. Luther Burbank Middle offers learning support services like academic help, student guidance, and counseling.

Q3. How does Luther Burbank Middle keep families up to date?

Ans. Luther Burbank Middle sends messages to families through its messaging channels, such as notices, updates, and announcements about school days.

Q4. What activities at Luther Burbank Middle School are most important?

Ans. The school calendar that Luther Burbank Middle publishes shows the student activities and academic programs that are going on.

Q5. What tools do teachers at Luther Burbank Middle use to help students learn in the classroom?

Ans. Luther Burbank Middle School uses library resources and technology in the classroom as part of their daily lessons.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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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