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George K. Porter Middle School

15960 Kingsbury St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (818) 920-2050
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George K. Porter Middle School serves 1,221 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

George K. Porter Middle School's student population of 1,221 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,221 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of George K. Porter Middle School is 0.41, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George K. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George K. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of George K. Porter Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in George K. Porter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in George K. Porter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
9%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George K. Porter Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of George K. Porter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George K. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George K. Porter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend George K. Porter Middle School?

1,221 students attend George K. Porter Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of George K. Porter Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of George K. Porter Middle School?

George K. Porter Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does George K. Porter Middle School offer ?

George K. Porter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is George K. Porter Middle School part of?

George K. Porter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break- No School
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of Instruction-Minimum Day
June 09, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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