Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(818)773-4700
- Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School serves 2,456 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School's student population of 2456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 2,456 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 24% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 29% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is Chatsworth Charter High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Our Community Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Northridge Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 572 students
0.5 miles
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818)886-2266 0.5 K-5 572 - Chatsworth Our Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 440 students
0.6 miles
10045 Jumilla Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818)350-5000 0.6 K-8 440 - Northridge Calahan Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 569 students
1.1 miles
18722 Knapp St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818)886-4612 1.1 K-5 569 - Porter Ranch Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 615 students
1.2 miles
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818)360-1924 1.2 K-5 615 - Chatsworth Superior Street Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 553 students
1.3 miles
9756 Oso Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818)349-1410 1.3 K-5 553
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