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5041 Sunnyslope Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-1445
Summary
High Tech LA Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 49th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 586/1,204 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 646/1,204 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 250 |
| Low-Income Students | 193 (77.2%) |
| English Learners | 73 (29.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.7 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.4% to 51.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 28%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.2% to 34.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 646 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.0% 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 High Tech LA Middle compare within the district?
High Tech LA Middle is No. 47 in reading and No. 58 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does High Tech LA Middle rank in California?
High Tech LA Middle ranks No. 586 of 1,204 in reading and No. 646 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 High Tech LA Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 45 in reading and tied for No. 59 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.6% meet the reading standard and 27.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does High Tech LA Middle compare with other schools in Sherman Oaks?
High Tech LA Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Sherman Oaks with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sherman OaksHow does High Tech LA Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
High Tech LA Middle is No. 134 in reading and No. 148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| High Tech LA MiddleThis school | 28.4% | 44.7% |
| Louis Armstrong Middle | 41.4% | 55.1% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
