Van Nuys Middle School

5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 894 students in grades 6-8, Van Nuys Middle School ranks 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 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 16%
  • : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Nuys Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Van Nuys Middle School's student population of 894 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Van Nuys Middle School is 0.24, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
16%
40%
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(18-19)
23%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Nuys 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
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
87%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Van Nuys Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Nuys Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Nuys Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Van Nuys Middle School?
894 students attend Van Nuys Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Van Nuys Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Nuys Middle School?
Van Nuys Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Van Nuys Middle School offer ?
Van Nuys Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Van Nuys Middle School part of?
Van Nuys Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 16%
  • : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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