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15960 Kingsbury Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344-7144
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 49.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 250/1,204 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 269/1,204 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,009 |
| Low-Income Students | 752 (74.5%) |
| English Learners | 49 (4.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 10.5 points over the full period.
•Math +10.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.9% to 64.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.6% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point math income gap is about the same as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does George K. Porter Middle compare within the district?
George K. Porter Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George K. Porter Middle rank in California?
George K. Porter Middle ranks No. 250 of 1,204 in reading and No. 269 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at George K. Porter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.7% meet the reading standard and 44.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George K. Porter Middle compare with other schools in Granada Hills?
George K. Porter Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Granada Hills with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Granada HillsHow does George K. Porter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
George K. Porter Middle is No. 50 in reading and No. 57 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| George K. Porter MiddleThis school | 49.6% | 64.3% |
| Patrick Henry Middle | 43.1% | 60.4% |
| Robert Frost Middle | 63.4% | 73.6% |
