Very Good
#2538 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Mt. Gleason Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
10965 Mt. Gleason Ave., Sunland, CA 91040
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,538 of 9,539
In Sunland
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#268 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Mt. Gleason Middle
Middle School in Sunland · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mt. Gleason Middle
Mt. Gleason Middle is a public middle school in Sunland, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Mt.
Gleason Middle serves approximately 748 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Gleason Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,538 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mt. Gleason Middle show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Mt. Gleason Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mt. Gleason Middle — Students at Mt. Gleason Middle score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Mt. Gleason Middle Compares
See how Mt. Gleason Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
10965 Mt. Gleason Ave., Sunland, CA 91040
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mt. Gleason Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Dunsmore Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby La Crescenta), which scores notably higher. Another option is Verdugo Hills Senior High (rated 8.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Tujunga), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High (rated 8.1/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby La Crescenta), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sunland, see our Sunland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Plainview Academic Charter Academy Tujunga | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Verdugo Hills Senior High Tujunga | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Mt. Lukens Continuation Tujunga | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| HAYKAZUNYADZ CHILD CARE CENTER INC. Tujunga | 0.9 mi | — |
| Sunland Elementary Sunland | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Haykazunyadz Armenian Center Inc. Tujunga | 0.9 mi | — |
| Apperson Street Elementary Sunland | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Tujunga | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Pinewood Avenue Elementary Tujunga | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Mountain View Elementary Tujunga | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Chamlian Armenian School Glendale | 3.0 mi | — |
| CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL Glendale | 3.0 mi | 2.3 |
| First Steps La Crescenta | 3.2 mi | — |
| FIRST STEPS SCHOOL La Crescenta | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ST JAMES-HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL La Crescenta | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Dunsmore Elementary La Crescenta | 3.3 mi | 8.8 |
| St. James -Holy Redeemer School La Crescenta | 3.4 mi | — |
| Anderson W. Clark Magnet High La Crescenta | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Vinedale College Preparatory Academy Sun Valley | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| DELPHI ACADEMY OF LOS ANGELES Lake View Terrace | 3.5 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,719
Median Home Value
$787,000
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
Population
21,436
College Educated
31.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Avg Commute
34.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
43.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mt. Gleason Middle
What grades does Mt. Gleason Middle serve?
Mt. Gleason Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mt. Gleason Middle?
Mt. Gleason Middle has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Gleason Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Gleason Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Gleason Middle rank in CA?
Mt. Gleason Middle ranks #2,538 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Gleason Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Gleason Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mt. Gleason Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Gleason Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Gleason Middle a charter school?
No, Mt. Gleason Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Gleason Middle a Title I school?
No, Mt. Gleason Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Gleason Middle?
83.0% of students at Mt. Gleason 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (818) 951-2580
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #268 of 769
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