Nidorf Barry J.
Tel:
(818)367-5942
- Nidorf Barry J. serves 160 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Nidorf Barry J. places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Nidorf Barry J.'s student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 160 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nidorf Barry J.'s student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 5:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nidorf Barry J. is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9138 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 54% |
| Black | 36% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 15-19% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 49% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles County Office of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nidorf Barry J. is North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Olive Vista Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Herrick Avenue Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- Sylmar Herrick Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 561 students
1.1 miles
13350 Herrick Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818)367-1864 1.1 K-5 561 - Sylmar El Dorado Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 520 students
1.4 miles
12749 El Dorado Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818)367-5816 1.4 K-5 520 - Granada Hills Van Gogh Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 509 students
1.4 miles
17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818)360-2141 1.4 K-5 509 - Granada Hills El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 487 students
1.9 miles
12230 El Oro Way
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818)360-2288 1.9 K-5 487 - Sylmar Olive Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1082 students
1.9 miles
14600 Tyler St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818)833-3900 1.9 6-8 1082
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