Serving 753 students in grades 6-8, Mt. Gleason 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Gleason Middle serves the northern part of the Sunland, CA area, encompassing approximately 70.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 8.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Gleason Middle School's student population of 753 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready For The World
School Rankings
Mt. Gleason Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Gleason Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5104 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Gleason Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Gleason Middle School is ranked #5104 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mt. Gleason Middle School often compared to?
Mt. Gleason Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Frost Middle School, Patrick Henry Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Gleason Middle School?
753 students attend Mt. Gleason Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mt. Gleason Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Gleason Middle School?
Mt. Gleason Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Gleason Middle School offer ?
Mt. Gleason Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mt. Gleason Middle School part of?
Mt. Gleason Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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