How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet | Vista Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | 364 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 23.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.1% | 85.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet | Vista Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,606 | $18,715 |
| District | Los Angeles Unified School District | Vista Charter Middle School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet | Vista Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.6% | 0.3% |
| African American | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.4% | 93.7% |
| Asian | 14.4% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet | Vista Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 228:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.