Excellent
#713 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Tarzana, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18720 Linnet St., Tarzana, CA 91356
- Math 57% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaspar De Portola Charter 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$110,094
Median home value
$1,177,200
Median rent
$2,027/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91356; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Westmark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 1.8 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 791 | 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
- #99 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
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is a public middle school in Tarzana, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,403 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
What grades does Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle serve?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle rank in CA?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks #713 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
45.7% of students at Gaspar De Portola Charter 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
- 1,403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (818) 654-3300
- Area population (ZIP 91356)
- 30,809
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 91356; 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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