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%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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