Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades 6-8
368th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 72%· Stable
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet 368th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 72th in 2025.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,455 students tested
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,594 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.4% | 60.2% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 18.8% | 18.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 19.5% | 14.5% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Typical home value $967K in zip 90029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Vista Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away · charter934th of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 7Virgil MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away504th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 2Joseph Le Conte MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi away1,064th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 16% - 6Rise Kohyang MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter531st of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 4Young Oak Kim AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi away781st of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 24% - 4Sal Castro MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi away899th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 5Equitas Academy #2Los Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi away · charter699th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 28% - 9Washington Irving Middle School Math, Music and Engineering MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 2.7 mi away258th of 1,294
ELA 64% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet in?
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet 368th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet?
Hispanic 60%, White 18%, Asian 15%, Two or more races 5% (1,594 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90029 is $967K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.