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#6940 of 9,539 schools in CA
John A. Sutter Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Canoga Park, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7330 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91306
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John A. Sutter Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John A. Sutter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$88,958
Median home value
$719,900
Median rent
$1,909/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91306; 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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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #684 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
John A. Sutter Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John A. Sutter Middle
John A. Sutter Middle is a public middle school in Canoga Park, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 849 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,940 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John A. Sutter Middle
What grades does John A. Sutter Middle serve?
John A. Sutter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John A. Sutter Middle?
John A. Sutter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John A. Sutter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John A. Sutter Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John A. Sutter Middle rank in CA?
John A. Sutter Middle ranks #6,940 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John A. Sutter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John A. Sutter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 John A. Sutter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John A. Sutter Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John A. Sutter Middle a charter school?
No, John A. Sutter Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John A. Sutter Middle a Title I school?
No, John A. Sutter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John A. Sutter Middle?
88.2% of students at John A. Sutter 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
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (818) 773-5800
- Area population (ZIP 91306)
- 48,177
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 91306; 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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