Ernest Lawrence Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chatsworth, California 91311 · Los Angeles Unified
#496 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#8869 of 15,369 nationally
About Ernest Lawrence Middle
Ernest Lawrence Middle is a public middle located in Chatsworth, in the Los Angeles Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,076 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 496th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,076.
There are 6 schools in Chatsworth; Ernest Lawrence Middle ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ernest Lawrence Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ernest Lawrence Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chatsworth Charter High
Chatsworth · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,743 students · 712 m away
Germain Academy For Academic Achievement
Chatsworth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students · 1.2 km away
Chatsworth Park ES Urban Planning/Comm Development Magnet
Chatsworth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 1.4 km away
Superior Street Elementary
Chatsworth · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
470 students · 1.7 km away
Our Community Charter
Chatsworth · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
434 students · 2.6 km away
Limerick Avenue Elementary
Canoga Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students · 3.2 km away
Nevada Avenue Elementary
West Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 3.6 km away
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Northridge · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,784 students · 3.6 km away
Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Northridge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
610 students · 4.2 km away
Winnetka Avenue Elementary
Canoga Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 4.3 km away
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Vista Middle
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Beattie Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ernest Lawrence Middle a good school?
Ernest Lawrence Middle has a Success Index (US) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #496 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ernest Lawrence Middle rank in California?
Ernest Lawrence Middle ranks #496 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #8869 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle?
Ernest Lawrence Middle had 1,076 students in 2025.
Is Ernest Lawrence Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Ernest Lawrence Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ernest Lawrence Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ernest Lawrence Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.