Excellent
#855 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Porter Ranch Community
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Porter Ranch, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12450 Mason Ave., Porter Ranch, CA 91326
- Math 72% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Porter Ranch Community score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 75% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Porter Ranch Community 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$148,636
Median home value
$1,011,100
Median rent
$2,995/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91326; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Canyon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| Sierra Canyon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Sierra Canyon SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Castlebay Lane CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #118 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
Porter Ranch Community is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Porter Ranch Community
Porter Ranch Community is a public elementary school in Porter Ranch, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,396 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Porter Ranch Community
What grades does Porter Ranch Community serve?
Porter Ranch Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Porter Ranch Community?
Porter Ranch Community has an enrollment of approximately 1,396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Ranch Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Ranch Community is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Porter Ranch Community rank in CA?
Porter Ranch Community ranks #855 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Porter Ranch Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Porter Ranch Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Porter Ranch Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Porter Ranch Community has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Porter Ranch Community a charter school?
No, Porter Ranch Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Porter Ranch Community a Title I school?
No, Porter Ranch Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Porter Ranch Community?
18.3% of students at Porter Ranch Community 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (818) 709-7100
- Area population (ZIP 91326)
- 37,068
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 91326; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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