Lomita Math/Science Magnet
From Wiki Directory & Information Resource Guide for Schools, Universities, Learning Acadamies
|
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is a public elementary school located in West 247th Street, Lomita, California. Part of Local District 8 of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Lomita was founded back in 1909 offering pre-kindergarten through 5th grade classes under a four track school calendar. Students are assigned to one of four tracks, and attend school on a rotation calendar of 90/30: ninety days in school and thirty days of vacation. This schedule affords maximum year-round use of the building, seasonal vacations for all students and minimal time periods away from school. The school mascot is "Leopard" while the school colors are blue and white. The magnet school curriculum reflects the educational preparation that today's students need in order to become knowledgeable, productive and successful adults who will be living and working in the 21st Century. It is based on the LAUSD Publication EC 606, "Elementary Course of Study." This publication adheres to the California State Education Code and the state frameworks. Emphasis is placed on mastery of mathematical concepts and scientific principles, as well as the traditional major subject areas. Average Class Size
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Contents |
Ranking
- State Rank: 8 (based on API...1 Being Lowest, 10 Being Highest)
- API Score: 822 (The API Score is a number between 200 and 1000 that reflects a school’s or school district’s performance)
From the 2006 California Academic Performance Index (API) Base report.
History
1909 - Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet was founded.
1978 - Lomita Magnet School opened.
1995 - From a fundamental magnet school, the school shifted its focus to a math/science magnet school.
Map & Directions
<googlemap lat="33.803436" lon="-118.307519" type="map" zoom="15"> 33.800951, -118.307506, W 247th St
Lomita, CA </googlemap>
1] Head southeast on Lomita Blvd toward Crenshaw Blvd.
2] Turn right at Cypress St.
3] Turn left at 247th St.
For more directions and detailed information on the school location, view the map here.
Faculty & Staff Information
- Barbara County - School Principal
- Teachers with full credential: 98%
- Teachers with emergency credential: 0%
- Average teaching experience: 11 years
- Average teaching in district: 11 years
- First year teachers: 2%
Ethnic Diversity
- 48% Hispanic
- 17 White
- 16 Filipino
- 9% African American
- 9% Asian
- 2% Pacific Islander
- <1% American Indian/Alaska Native
Parent & Staff Comments
(parents and staff members can post their comments about this school here)
About the Neighborhood
Lomita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 20,046 at the 2000 census. Lomita is Spanish for "little knoll". According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²), all land. Its famous landmark is the Lomita Railroad Museum.
Famous Alumni List
External Links
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet LAUSD Profile Page
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Website
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Student Page
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Teacher Page
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Parents Page
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Calendar
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Events
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Infos
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Statistics
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Rankings
