Pacoima Middle School

9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pacoima Middle School serves 1,034 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 35% (which is lower 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 98% 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: 1,034 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pacoima Middle School's student population of 1,034 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,034 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pacoima Middle School is 0.08, 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)
16%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pacoima 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
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pacoima 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
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pacoima Middle School often compared to?
Pacoima Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheshire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacoima Middle School?
1,034 students attend Pacoima Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pacoima Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacoima Middle School?
Pacoima Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pacoima Middle School offer ?
Pacoima Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pacoima Middle School part of?
Pacoima Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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2   2/11/2020
Not professional at all. This school doesn't take threats seriously. Had to contact the district involved to get this school to do their job. So sad.
- Posted by Parent - Lupe

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,034 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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