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High Technical La Middle School

5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
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High Technical La Middle School serves 213 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

High Technical La Middle School's student population of 213 students has grown by 261% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of High Technical La Middle School is 0.60, 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)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
55%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
High Technology La Middle School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Technical La Middle School's ranking?

High Technical La Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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 Technical La Middle School?

213 students attend High Technical La Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of High Technical La Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of High Technical La Middle School?

High Technical La Middle School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does High Technical La Middle School offer ?

High Technical La Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is High Technical La Middle School part of?

High Technical La Middle School is part of High Technology La Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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