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#4828 of 9,539 schools in CA
James Jordan Middle
Middle School · James Jordan Middle District · Reseda, CA
A charter middle school in Reseda, CA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18600 Lanark St., Reseda, CA 91335
- Math 38% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Jordan Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Jordan Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$77,164
Median home value
$700,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
James Jordan Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,007NCES 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.
James Jordan Middle is listed in James Jordan Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Jordan Middle
James Jordan Middle is a public middle school in Reseda, CA, part of James Jordan Middle District, serving approximately 454 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,828 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Jordan Middle
What grades does James Jordan Middle serve?
James Jordan Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James Jordan Middle?
James Jordan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Jordan Middle is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Jordan Middle rank in CA?
James Jordan Middle ranks #4,828 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James Jordan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
James Jordan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 James Jordan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Jordan Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is James Jordan Middle a charter school?
Yes, James Jordan Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is James Jordan Middle a Title I school?
No, James Jordan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Jordan Middle?
87.4% of students at James Jordan 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
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (818) 882-2496
- Area population (ZIP 91335)
- 74,802
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 91335; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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