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#5190 of 9,539 schools in CA
High Tech La Middle
Middle School · High Tech La Middle District · Van Nuys, CA
A charter middle school in Van Nuys, CA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17111 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Tech La Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Tech La Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$76,653
Median home value
$765,000
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter MidCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Louis Armstrong MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
High Tech La Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
High Tech La Middle is listed in High Tech LA Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Tech La Middle
High Tech La Middle is a public middle school in Van Nuys, CA, part of High Tech La Middle District, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,190 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Tech La Middle
What grades does High Tech La Middle serve?
High Tech La Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend High Tech La Middle?
High Tech La Middle has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech La Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech La Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Tech La Middle rank in CA?
High Tech La Middle ranks #5,190 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is High Tech La Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
High Tech La Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 High Tech La Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Tech La Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is High Tech La Middle a charter school?
Yes, High Tech La Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is High Tech La Middle a Title I school?
No, High Tech La Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Tech La Middle?
43.9% of students at High Tech La 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (818) 583-6229
- Area population (ZIP 91406)
- 52,661
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 91406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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