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Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School vs. Ernest Lawrence Middle School

Should I attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School or Ernest Lawrence Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ernest Lawrence Middle School
10100 Variel Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 2,045 students in grades 6-8, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,120 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Lawrence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
2,045 students
1,120 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
53 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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Test Scores

58%
(18-19 School Year Data)
44%
(18-19 School Year Data)
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69%
(18-19 School Year Data)
55%
(18-19 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
660
329
Grade 7 Students
705
372
Grade 8 Students
680
419

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
19%
22%
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% Hispanic
44%
56%
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% Black
5%
4%
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% White
26%
13%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.70
0.62
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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