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7330 Winnetka Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91306-2905
Summary
John A. Sutter Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 13th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 21.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 17.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 21.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,145/1,204 (5th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 948/1,204 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 763 |
| Low-Income Students | 705 (92.4%) |
| English Learners | 206 (27.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.4 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math +1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.4% to 23.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,145 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 25.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.0% to 24.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 948 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 20.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 John A. Sutter Middle compare within the district?
John A. Sutter Middle is No. 119 in reading and tied for No. 106 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John A. Sutter Middle rank in California?
John A. Sutter Middle ranks No. 1,145 of 1,204 in reading and No. 948 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 John A. Sutter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 119 in reading and No. 107 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 19.9% meet the reading standard and 16.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John A. Sutter Middle compare with other schools in Canoga Park?
John A. Sutter Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Canoga Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Canoga ParkHow does John A. Sutter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
John A. Sutter Middle is No. 253 in reading and tied for No. 230 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Sutter MiddleThis school | 17.8% | 21.0% |
| Canoga Park Middle | 14.8% | 22.3% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
