Stella Middle Charter Academy
GRADES 5-8
Welcome to Stella Middle
Charter Academy!
Stella Middle is a joyful, supportive charter public school in the Baldwin Village community of Los Angeles. We are open to all students of all abilities in grades 5-8, and our school is 100% free to attend.
Originally founded in 2003, Stella Middle is the flagship school of Bright Star Schools. Our beautiful, brand new campus in Baldwin Village opened in 2020.
At Stella Middle, we provide our Stella Gryffons with high-quality instruction and holistic, inclusive support so that they’re prepared for success in high school and higher education. We emphasize positive relationships and value the whole child. Join our Stella Middle family today!
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At a Glance
96%
Family Satisfaction
490
Students
1:122
Counselor to Student Ratio
Programs
As a Bright Star School, Stella Middle Charter Academy offers our students rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom.
Our Values
Integridad
means we need to be the best versions of ourselves
Ubuntu
means our humanity is shared and we value kindness
Kohyang
means hometown and encourages us to build meaningful connections
Growth
means having a mindset that allows us to achieve excellence
Stella Middle Charter Academy
School Address
4301 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
T. (323) 406-7155
F. (424) 209-4269
Our Campuses
Stella Elementary Charter Academy (Grades TK - 4)
Stella Middle Charter Academy (Grades 5 - 8)
Stella High Charter Academy (Grades 9 - 12)
Student Testimonial
“All the staff actually want to help the students to make them feel safe here at the school and make sure that they're all right.”
Our Staff Support
What makes Stella Middle Charter Academy unique is the staff are really, really committed to the success of all our students. Our job as educators is to guide our students so that they're able to reach their full potential.
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