Ernest Lawrence Middle School

It's day 1 of my daughter's school year in the pioneering science program. She has 2 classes with no teachers and was removed from her honors classes after raising concerns of threats being made by another student. Principal cares very little for your student....be mindful of the fact that when bullying occurs here, you're on your own. Principal advised us he was creating a "safety plan" for our daughter. I guess that meant kicking her out of the classes she worked hard to get into. It's been 4 months since the reporting and no follow up or "plan" has been made. I'm enrolling my daughter in kickboxing so when the bully shows up again, she can take care of it on her own. I guess if there's a reason for the 1 star it's that you've made my daughter realize that you're on your own in this world...its toughened her up a bit.

I have a child in the Pioneering Science Magnet, overall we have been happy with LMS and the friends she has made there. They seem to be moving towards not keeping the magnet kids in separate classes from the rest of the school which makes me uneasy, since this is THE REASON parents apply to the magnet program. Most of the teachers she has have been excellent, very knowledgeable and genuinely care about the kids. (Though some of the teachers who were new/relatively new during the pandemic are still struggling.) They have new administrators who seem enthusiastic to work with the teachers and parents. I’m not familiar with most of the electives, but they do offer art, computers, Korean, music, and tech crew. In a time when many other schools have gotten rid of their arts classes, it’s nice to see things like that being offered.

We express our deepest gratitude to all of Bella’s 6th to 8th Grade teachers at Ernest Lawrence Middle School in Chatsworth, California who have contributed to shaping and honing her innate skill sets and enhancing her self confidence.No less noteworthy is the support that was provided by the school’s Assistant Principal, Carlos Renderos, Isabella’s 8th Grade Homeroom Advisory, Kevin Takeuchi, 8th Grade ELA Teacher, Laurie Willinger, and Magnet Coordinator, Judy-Jones Chandler. Bella will soon be taking the first of a thousand steps towards the future that she envisions for herself - by using a path that only a few have been given access to but which has now been opened for her.Earning a four-year full scholarship grant from a prestigious international school in Pasadena is no mean feat but Bella did it with, of course, abundant guidance and inspiration from the Lord.To God be all the glory!Ma Dolores Laxamana Rodriguez, Mother of Isabella Daniella Laxamana Bermudez

We express our deepest gratitude to all of Bella’s 6th to 8th Grade teachers at Ernest Lawrence Middle School in Chatsworth, California who have contributed to shaping and honing her innate skill sets and enhancing her self confidence.No less noteworthy is the support that was provided by the school’s Assistant Principal, Carlos Renderos, Isabella’s 8th Grade Homeroom Advisory, Kevin Takeuchi, 8th Grade ELA Teacher, Laurie Willinger, and Magnet Coordinator, Judy-Jones Chandler. Bella will soon be taking the first of a thousand steps towards the future that she envisions for herself - by using a path that only a few have been given access to but which has now been opened for her.Earning a four-year full scholarship grant from a prestigious international school in Pasadena is no mean feat but Bella did it with, of course, abundant guidance and inspiration from the Lord.To God be all the glory!Ma Dolores Laxamana Rodriguez, Mother if Isabella Daniella Laxamana Bermudez

My experience has been great at Lawrence Middle School. You are able to make friends easily and there is so much to do. I am in the Gifted Magnet and couldn't be any happier. The teachers are excellent and the students are kind. If you ever get lost or your confused on a certain subject, you can either ask the teacher or a nearby classmate. Overall its been a great experience....if your looking for a school with a great highly gifted magnet program....then this is the school for you!