Van Nuys Middle School
Tel:
(818)267-5900
- Van Nuys Middle School serves 1,092 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Van Nuys Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Van Nuys Middle School's student population of 1,092 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,092 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Nuys Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Nuys Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #8344 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 8% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Nuys Middle School is Will Rogers Continuation (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Technical Charter Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kester Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Nuys Kester Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1000 students
0.4 miles
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818)787-6751 0.4 K-5 1000 - Van Nuys Chandler Learning Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 508 students
0.7 miles
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)789-6173 0.7 K-5 508 - Sherman Oaks Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Sci And Technical Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 222 students
1.1 miles
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818)808-0158 1.1 5-8 222 - Van Nuys Sylvan Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 867 students
1.2 miles
6238 Noble Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818)988-4020 1.2 K-5 867 - Sherman Oaks Robert A. Millikan Mid School Performing Arts Magnet & Sci Academy Stem Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 1856 students
1.3 miles
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818)528-1600 1.3 6-8 1856
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