Serving 1,461 students in grades 6-8, Gaspar De Portola 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 1,461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaspar De Portola Middle serves the northwest part of Tarzana, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school and the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School's student population of 1,461 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,461 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growth Mindset. Whole Child. Grit. Portola.
School Rankings
Gaspar De Portola 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1451 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
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
43%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School's ranking?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School is ranked #1451 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School often compared to?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Ellery Hale Charter Academy, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Ernest Lawrence Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School?
1,461 students attend Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School offer ?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School part of?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is a good school but it doesn't treat people fairly, everything goes to the magnet kids... Even for the accelerated kids (including me) we haven't went to any field trips in 2 years at all and they went on 2 for the past 2 years like always they get all the attention like always, and I think that's really unfair to us.
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