Serving 1,076 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Lawrence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 1,076 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ernest Lawrence Middle serves the northwest part of Chatsworth, CA, covering an area of approximately 23.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest Lawrence Middle School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,076 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a safe, respectful, academically challenging and rigorous learning environment.
School Rankings
Ernest Lawrence Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Lawrence Middle School is 0.62, 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
#3721 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Ernest Lawrence Middle School's ranking?
Ernest Lawrence Middle School is ranked #3721 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ernest Lawrence Middle School often compared to?
Ernest Lawrence 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle School?
1,076 students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ernest Lawrence Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernest Lawrence Middle School?
Ernest Lawrence Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest Lawrence Middle School offer ?
Ernest Lawrence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ernest Lawrence Middle School part of?
Ernest Lawrence Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
I feel safe at this school and the highly gifted/gifted magnet program is outstanding! Although I am earning at a 7th grade level instead of a sixth grade level, I feel more comfortable on my subjects at school!
5 10/10/2025
This school is AMAZING! I am saying this because the sport after school classes are really interesting. Go here, no words to describe how good it is.
5 10/10/2025
EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL! GO HERE!
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