Francisco Sepulveda Middle School

15330 Plummer St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,110 students in grades 6-8, Francisco Sepulveda 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 15%
  • : 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Francisco Sepulveda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Francisco Sepulveda Middle School's student population of 1,110 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,110 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Francisco Sepulveda Middle School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
15%
40%
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(18-19)
22%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
87%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Francisco Sepulveda 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
93%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Francisco Sepulveda Middle School?
1,110 students attend Francisco Sepulveda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Francisco Sepulveda Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Sepulveda Middle School?
Francisco Sepulveda Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Francisco Sepulveda Middle School offer ?
Francisco Sepulveda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Francisco Sepulveda Middle School part of?
Francisco Sepulveda Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 15%
  • : 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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