Excellent
#1579 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · San Fernando, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
130 North Brand Blvd., San Fernando, CA 91340
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Fernando Institute of Applied Media 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Fernando), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,124
Median home value
$624,900
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91340; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,738 | Compare → |
| EL Sereno MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 813 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #183 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
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is a public middle school in San Fernando, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,579 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
What grades does San Fernando Institute of Applied Media serve?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
The student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Fernando Institute of Applied Media rank in CA?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media ranks #1,579 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Fernando Institute of Applied Media's MySchoolScout rating?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Fernando Institute of Applied Media has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is San Fernando Institute of Applied Media a charter school?
No, San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Fernando Institute of Applied Media a Title I school?
No, San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
92.8% of students at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (818) 837-5455
- Area population (ZIP 91340)
- 33,750
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 91340; 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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