Excellent
#1264 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Northridge, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9351 Paso Robles Ave., Northridge, CA 91325
- Math 51% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oliver Wendell Holmes 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$92,602
Median home value
$900,200
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91325; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hall Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| San Fernando Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,039 | 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
- #142 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
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is a public middle school in Northridge, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 871 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
What grades does Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle serve?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle rank in CA?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle ranks #1,264 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle a charter school?
No, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle a Title I school?
No, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
71.6% of students at Oliver Wendell Holmes 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
- 871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (818) 678-4100
- Area population (ZIP 91325)
- 35,116
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 91325; 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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