Thomas Starr King Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 1547
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 395:1
Certified Teachers: 99%
Community Reviews
44 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
Test Scores
4/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
3/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Thomas Starr King Middle School
ok so, this school is just oppressing and they don’t do anything at all , I got bullied so much times in this school and the fact no one really cared is just purely guilty I don’t know why anyone would wanna go this school cause they say the n word , fighting people and much more and I feel
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Posted by a community member on 3/1/2026
If your child has an IEP and is in the general education placement, avoid this school at all costs, especially the Film and Media magnet. The teachers of this magnet are not supportive and don't follow IEPs and they single-out students with IEPs during classes.If your child is on the alternative cur
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Posted by a community member on 2/27/2026
All of the teachers are so horrid
Posted by a student on 1/29/2026
Some very dedicated teachers and personnel. But mostly an unresponsive nightmare. I wish I had read these reviews before I sent my kid here. The number for the School Police is 213-625-6631. Put it in your phone. Keep your phone close. You will need it. Good luck to you.
Posted by a parent on 5/28/2024
Some kid brought a gun to school once and the administration didn't find out until the end of the day, some kid brought a knife to school, and there was a lock down in October of 2022. There are also a lot of kids who do drugs and vape in the bathrooms.
Posted by a student on 11/15/2023

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Los Angeles schools - Thomas Starr King Middle School is located at 4201 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90029. Thomas Starr King Middle School is in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Thomas Starr King Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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