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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Christopher Columbus Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 22250 Elkwood Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304-5501

(818) 702-1200 · www.cms-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

2/10
#1091
Rank 1091 out of 1,315
Top 83%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1147 · 13th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1109 · 16th percentile
Science4/10 · #857 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Canoga Park sits in the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, a sprawling, car-dependent neighborhood where working families have put down roots for generations — and Christopher Columbus Middle reflects that community closely. The school faces real academic challenges, with English and math scores in the lower percentiles, though its science numbers show a bit more strength. Families who are weighing their options here may want to look closely at after-school programs, tutoring resources, and how actively the school communicates with parents, as those support systems can make a meaningful difference at the middle school level.

Student Demographics

534 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
456 (85%)
White
27 (5%)
Asian
19 (4%)
Filipino
15 (3%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners212 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged493 (92%)
Students with Disabilities118 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

579
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
17:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #313 · 77th percentile

168 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found