William Mulholland Middle School

17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
William Mulholland Middle School serves 1,053 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

William Mulholland Middle School's student population of 1,053 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,053 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of William Mulholland Middle School is 0.26, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
6%
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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Diversity Score
0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend William Mulholland Middle School?
1,053 students attend William Mulholland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of William Mulholland Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Mulholland Middle School?
William Mulholland Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Mulholland Middle School offer ?
William Mulholland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Mulholland Middle School part of?
William Mulholland Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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5   4/6/2019
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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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