- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Nuys, CA
Van Nuys Middle
Federal NCES profile for Van Nuys Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003422
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Nuys Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Van Nuys · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Nuys Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Nuys Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Van Nuys, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Van Nuys Middle shrank from 869 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 062271003422 · Van Nuys, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.1:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Van Nuys Middle shrank from 869 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Van Nuys 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 726
Van Nuys Middle
726 students
What this shows Van Nuys Middle reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Nuys Middle compares
Van Nuys Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 7.0%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Nuys Middle
How many students attend Van Nuys Middle?
Van Nuys Middle has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Nuys, CA. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Nuys Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Nuys Middle is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Nuys Middle?
89.8% of students at Van Nuys Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Nuys Middle?
The largest demographic group at Van Nuys Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Nuys Middle?
Van Nuys Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Van Nuys Middle rank among middle schools in Van Nuys?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Nuys Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Van Nuys 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.