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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8Charter

Valley Charter Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405-5860

(818) 988-9128 · www.valleycharterschool.org

3/10
#976
Rank 976 out of 1,315
Top 74%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1087 · 17th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #903 · 31st percentile
Science4/10 · #880 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Van Nuys sits in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, a dense, working-class corner of LA where families are often navigating limited school options in a competitive landscape. Valley Charter Middle draws students looking for an alternative to the traditional LAUSD path, but its academic results — sitting in the lower quarter of California middle schools in English and math — suggest it may be a better fit for families prioritizing the charter environment itself over top-tier test performance. It's worth visiting in person and talking to current families to get a real sense of whether the school's culture and community feel like the right match for your kid.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
216 (85%)
White
25 (10%)
African American
4 (2%)
Other
9 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners93 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged215 (85%)
Students with Disabilities47 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

264
Enrollment
15.1
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26
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 Programs7/10 · #477 · 65th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found