Enrollment
1,009
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George K. Porter Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George K. Porter Middle
George K. Porter Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Granada Hills, California, enrolling 1,009 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,009 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 838 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #86, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Granada Hills's middle schools, it stands alongside Robert Frost Middle (1,505 students): George K. Porter Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 25.1:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside George K. Porter Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George K. Porter Middle compares
George K. Porter Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes George K. Porter Middle.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,009 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George K. Porter Middle a good school?
George K. Porter Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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