Very Good
#3104 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Ernest Lawrence Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Chatsworth, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
10100 Variel Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Math 29% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ernest Lawrence Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest Lawrence Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,574
Median home value
$837,300
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Canyon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| Sierra Canyon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Chaminade College Preparatory Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| EL Sereno MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 813 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #334 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ernest Lawrence Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest Lawrence Middle
Ernest Lawrence Middle is a public middle school in Chatsworth, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,072 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,104 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest Lawrence Middle
What grades does Ernest Lawrence Middle serve?
Ernest Lawrence Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle?
Ernest Lawrence Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,072 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Lawrence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Lawrence Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest Lawrence Middle rank in CA?
Ernest Lawrence Middle ranks #3,104 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ernest Lawrence Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest Lawrence Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ernest Lawrence Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest Lawrence Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ernest Lawrence Middle a charter school?
No, Ernest Lawrence Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest Lawrence Middle a Title I school?
No, Ernest Lawrence Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest Lawrence Middle?
64.8% of students at Ernest Lawrence Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (818) 678-7900
- Area population (ZIP 91311)
- 40,557
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91311; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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