CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Walnut Park Middle School - Social Justice and Service Learning
Designated 2026
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles County
Liliana Herrera, Principal
7500 Marbrisa Ave, Walnut Park, CA 90255, USA
(323) 277-2600
School Characteristics
Grades Served: 6-8; Enrollment: 329
Replicable Practices
Teachers utilize continuous data cycles (SBA, i-Ready, IABs/ICAs) to drive instruction and guide targeted interventions.
Core instruction is anchored in district curricula and AVID WICOR strategies to ensure rigor and college readiness.
A seven-period schedule guarantees all students have access to both electives and intervention supports.
Restorative practices and PBIS systems promote a sense of belonging, empathy, and a positive school culture.
Families actively engage in learning through Instructional Walks, Coffee with the Principal, and AVID Parent Summits.