Serving 1,784 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,784 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle serves the northwest part of Northridge, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 2 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School's student population of 1,784 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,784 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Can't Hide Our Nobel Charter Pride!
School Rankings
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1498 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School's ranking?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School is ranked #1498 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
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, Robert Frost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School?
1,784 students attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School?
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, 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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