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#5025 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Charter Middle
Middle School · Valley Charter Middle District · Van Nuys, CA
A charter middle school in Van Nuys, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
- Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Charter Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Charter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$61,207
Median home value
$698,100
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Valley Charter Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Valley Charter Middle is listed in Valley Charter Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Charter Middle
Valley Charter Middle is a public middle school in Van Nuys, CA, part of Valley Charter Middle District, serving approximately 245 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,025 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Charter Middle
What grades does Valley Charter Middle serve?
Valley Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Charter Middle?
Valley Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Charter Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Charter Middle rank in CA?
Valley Charter Middle ranks #5,025 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Valley Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Charter Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valley Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Valley Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valley Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Valley Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Charter Middle?
70.2% of students at Valley Charter 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (818) 988-9128
- Area population (ZIP 91405)
- 54,887
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 91405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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