Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified
Alternative school · Magnet · Grades 6-8 · City, large
368th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 72%· Stable
4201 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700Official website ↗NCES ID 062271003117Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,455 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,594 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.1% | 60.2% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 11.6% | 18.1% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 19.3% | 14.5% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $967K in zip 90029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.