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5041 Sunnyslope Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-1445
Summary
Louis Armstrong Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 41.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 395/1,204 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 395/1,204 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,174 |
| Low-Income Students | 734 (62.5%) |
| English Learners | 86 (7.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and fell 3.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math +3.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.3% to 58.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.9% to 42.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.6-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.6% 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 Louis Armstrong Middle compare within the district?
Louis Armstrong Middle is No. 19 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Louis Armstrong Middle rank in California?
Louis Armstrong Middle ranks No. 395 of 1,204 in reading and No. 395 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 Louis Armstrong Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 31 in reading and No. 40 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.1% meet the reading standard and 32.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Louis Armstrong Middle compare with other schools in Sherman Oaks?
Louis Armstrong Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Sherman Oaks with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sherman OaksHow does Louis Armstrong Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Louis Armstrong Middle is No. 80 in reading and No. 84 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong MiddleThis school | 41.4% | 55.1% |
| High Tech LA Middle | 28.4% | 44.7% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
