Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School

9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,045 students in grades 6-8, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 2,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 58%
  • : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School's student population of 2,045 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
2,045 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
58%
40%
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(18-19)
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
19%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School often compared to?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Lawrence Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School?
2,045 students attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School offer ?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School part of?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 2,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 58%
  • : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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