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Thomas A. Edison Middle

6500 Hooper Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90001

Thomas A. Edison Middle

6500 Hooper Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90001

About Thomas A. Edison Middle

Thomas A. Edison Middle School at 6500 Hooper Avenue in the Florence-Graham area of Los Angeles, CA 90001 serves grades 6–8 with about 849 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1. The gender mix is approximately 51% male and 49% female. Around 20% are proficient in math, and about 29% are proficient in reading. The campus operates as a traditional public middle school within the Los Angeles Unified School District, offering core curriculum and exploratory coursework throughout the day. Properties in this area of South Los Angeles generally range from $600,000 to $950,000, providing families with proximity to established urban neighborhoods featuring parks, public transit, and community services. Students generally commence the morning by acclimating themselves for the initiation of classes, subsequently engaging in lessons and collaborative activities in a systematic manner. Current endeavors focus on meeting the standards set for the best middle schools in California.

Thomas A. Edison Middle Contact Information

Address

6500 Hooper Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90001

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Phone

(323) 826-2500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 29% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
849
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4677 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas A. Edison 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 - 2:55 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 1.18%
Asian 0.12%
Hispanic 93.05%
Black 4.71%
Two+ Races 0.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.18%
Asian
0.12%
Hispanic
93.05%
Black
4.71%
Two+ Races
0.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 849
48.65%
413 Female
51.35%
436 Male

Student Population

849 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

283 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thomas A. Edison Middle School is hosting a School2Home workshop series for families. The sessions cover i-Ready data, social media use, and the Parent Portal, with a completion celebration and Chromebook raffle scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The series is structured to provide families with information and tools related to student learning systems and digital access.

FAQ

Q1. What academic approach guides Thomas A. Edison Middle School?

Ans. Thomas A. Edison Middle School follows a comprehensive middle school curriculum supported by structured classroom routines.

Q2. What student resources are available at Thomas A. Edison Middle School?

Ans. Thomas A. Edison Middle School points families to student support services that include academic help and guidance alongside counseling support.

Q3. How are families kept informed by Thomas A. Edison Middle School?

Ans. Thomas A. Edison Middle School provides families with updates, notices, and schedule information through its communication channels.

Q4. What activities does Thomas A. Edison Middle School highlight for families?

Ans. Thomas A. Edison Middle School highlights academic programs and student activities to help families stay aware of school involvement.

Q5. What in-class tools support instruction at Thomas A. Edison Middle School?

Ans. Classroom learning is supported by instructional technology and library-based materials used during 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

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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