- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granada Hills, CA
George K. Porter Middle
Federal NCES profile for George K. Porter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003287
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George K. Porter Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Granada Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George K. Porter Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George K. Porter Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Granada Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
George K. Porter Middle held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062271003287 · Granada Hills, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,009 enr · 21.9:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
George K. Porter Middle held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George K. Porter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 1,009
George K. Porter Middle
1,009 students
What this shows George K. Porter Middle reports 1,009 students on the CCD universe file.
How George K. Porter Middle compares
George K. Porter Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
Asian 10.0%
White 9.2%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, George K. Porter Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George K. Porter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George K. Porter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Granada Hills
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,009 students)
Frequently asked questions about George K. Porter Middle
How many students attend George K. Porter Middle?
George K. Porter Middle has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granada Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George K. Porter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George K. Porter Middle is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George K. Porter Middle?
57.1% of students at George K. Porter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George K. Porter Middle?
The largest demographic group at George K. Porter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Granada Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George K. Porter Middle?
George K. Porter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George K. Porter Middle rank among middle schools in Granada Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, George K. Porter Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Granada Hills, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Granada Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides George K. Porter Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.