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#4131 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

San Fernando Middle

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 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at San Fernando Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

94.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where San Fernando 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 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Fernando Institute of Applied MediaEnrollment path unverified8.06–80.0 mi361Compare →
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.06–80.3 mi352Compare →
Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.8 mi2,738Compare →
EL Sereno MiddleEnrollment path unverified9.06–8Not available813Compare →

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
#440 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 Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Fernando Middle

San Fernando Middle is a public middle school in San Fernando, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 534 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,131 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Fernando Middle

What grades does San Fernando Middle serve?

San Fernando Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend San Fernando Middle?

San Fernando Middle has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Fernando Middle rank in CA?

San Fernando Middle ranks #4,131 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Fernando Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

San Fernando Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Fernando Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Fernando Middle a charter school?

No, San Fernando Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Fernando Middle a Title I school?

No, San Fernando Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Fernando Middle?

94.2% of students at San Fernando 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
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
Area population (ZIP 91340)
33,750
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
36.4
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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