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Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet

4201 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90029

Ranked 2305 of 7047 in California

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Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet

4201 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90029

About Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 57% in Reading.
85
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1594
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 18.13%
Asian 14.49%
Hispanic 60.16%
Black 2.45%
Two+ Races 4.58%
Native Am. 0.06%
White
18.13%
Asian
14.49%
Hispanic
60.16%
Black
2.45%
Two+ Races
4.58%
Native Am.
0.06%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1594
48.93%
780 Female
51.07%
814 Male

Student Population

1594 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet Contact Information

Address

4201 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90029

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Phone

(323) 644-6700

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TOP 2305 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet

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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet was named a 2026 Magnet School of Excellence as part of the National Award of Merit. The designation was issued through the national magnet school awards program for the 2026 cycle. The acknowledgment is founded on defined criteria concerning magnet program execution, student performance, and staff involvement.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main focus of Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?

Ans. The Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet focuses on teaching film, media, and core subjects with the help of specialized classes.

Q2. What kinds of help do students at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet have?

Ans. The school lists learning supports like academic guidance, program-based help, and counseling help.

Q3. How does the Film and Media Magnet at Thomas Starr King Middle School talk to families?

Ans. Families get news about media and academic activities, as well as program updates and schedule changes.

Q4. What kinds of things does the Film and Media Magnet at Thomas Starr King Middle School do with families?

Ans. Families can keep up with their kids' creative and academic progress by watching student film projects and media showcases at the school.

Q5. What kinds of tools do students use to learn in class at Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?

Ans. The school uses media production tools, classroom technology, and project-based learning materials in its 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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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