High Tech La Middle School

5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades 6-8, High Tech La 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Tech La Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

High Tech La Middle School's student population of 211 students has grown by 257% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of High Tech La Middle School is 0.57, 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
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
58%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend High Tech La Middle School?
211 students attend High Tech La Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of High Tech La Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech La Middle School?
High Tech La Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech La Middle School offer ?
High Tech La Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Tech La Middle School part of?
High Tech La Middle School is part of High TECH La Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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