Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Canoga Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Christopher Columbus Middle serves the northwest part of Canoga Park, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 1.5 miles and the furthest edge located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canoga Park Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Canoga Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canoga Park Middle School is 0.29, which is less 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
#8363 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canoga Park Middle School's ranking?
Canoga Park Middle School is ranked #8363 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Canoga Park Middle School often compared to?
Canoga Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Canoga Park Middle School?
579 students attend Canoga Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Canoga Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canoga Park Middle School?
Canoga Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canoga Park Middle School offer ?
Canoga Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canoga Park Middle School part of?
Canoga Park Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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