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130 North Brand Boulevard, San Fernando, CA 91340-2996
Summary
San Fernando Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 18th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 29.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 17.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 29.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,017/1,204 (16th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 949/1,204 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 442 |
| Low-Income Students | 423 (95.7%) |
| English Learners | 91 (20.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.2 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math +5.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 23.1% to 39.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,017 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 30.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.8% to 23.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 949 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.2 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.1% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 San Fernando Middle compare within the district?
San Fernando Middle is No. 108 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 San Fernando Middle rank in California?
San Fernando Middle ranks No. 1,017 of 1,204 in reading and No. 949 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 San Fernando Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 107 in reading and No. 103 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.8% meet the reading standard and 17.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Fernando Middle compare with other schools in San Fernando?
San Fernando Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in San Fernando with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FernandoHow does San Fernando Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
San Fernando Middle is No. 237 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando MiddleThis school | 17.8% | 29.0% |
| PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy | 27.6% | 42.6% |
| San Fernando Institute of Applied Media | 19.9% | 39.5% |
