Van Nuys Middle School
Van Nuys Middle School serves 1,083 students in grades 6-8.
Van Nuys Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Van Nuys Middle School's student population of 1,083 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,083 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Van Nuys Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Van Nuys Middle School is 0.31, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8149 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Science 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Nuys Kester Avenue Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 66% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 1,022 student10
0.4 miles
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751 0.4 K-5 1,022 - Van Nuys Chandler Learning Academy Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 513 students10
0.7 miles
14030 Weddington St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 789-6173 0.7 K-5 513 - Sherman Oaks Ivy Bound Academy Of Math Science And Technical Charter Middle School Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 218 students10
1.1 miles
15355 Morrison St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 808-0158 1.1 5-8 218 - Van Nuys Sylvan Park Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 882 students10
1.2 miles
6238 Noble Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-4020 1.2 K-5 882 - Sherman Oaks Robert A. Millikan Affiliated Charter & Performing Arts Magnet Middle School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,833 student10
1.3 miles
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1600 1.3 6-8 1,833
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