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14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405-5860
Summary
Valley Charter Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 24.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 546/1,204 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 753/1,204 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 264 |
| Low-Income Students | 224 (84.8%) |
| English Learners | 39 (14.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 12.7 points from last year and rose 22.4 points over the full period. Math rose 7.0 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math +4.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.8% to 52.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.8-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
11.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.0% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.1% to 29.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 753 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Valley Charter Middle compare within the district?
Valley Charter Middle is No. 40 in reading and No. 75 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valley Charter Middle rank in California?
Valley Charter Middle ranks No. 546 of 1,204 in reading and No. 753 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 Valley Charter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 49 in reading and No. 74 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.9% meet the reading standard and 22.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valley Charter Middle compare with other schools in Van Nuys?
Valley Charter Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Van Nuys with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Van NuysHow does Valley Charter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Valley Charter Middle is No. 121 in reading and No. 177 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Charter MiddleThis school | 24.0% | 46.8% |
| Van Nuys Middle | 25.9% | 37.9% |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 40.2% | 47.6% |
