Van Nuys Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Nuys, California 91411 · Los Angeles Unified
#1228 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#14950 of 15,369 nationally
About Van Nuys Middle
Van Nuys Middle is a public middle located in Van Nuys, in the Los Angeles Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 726 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1228th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is students per teacher (23th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 726.
There are 19 schools in Van Nuys; Van Nuys Middle ranks 16th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
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 Van Nuys Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Nuys Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kester Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
886 students · 693 m away
Chandler Elementary
Sherman Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students · 1.2 km away
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students · 1.8 km away
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
85 students · 1.8 km away
Van Nuys Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 2.2 km away
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Encino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
494 students · 2.2 km away
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Sherman Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 2.2 km away
Van Nuys Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,969 students · 2.3 km away
High Tech LA Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
250 students · 2.3 km away
Louis Armstrong Middle
Sherman Oaks · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students · 2.3 km away
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725 students
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727 students
Ray Wiltsey Middle
Ontario · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
Rincon Valley Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
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La Joya Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Nuys Middle a good school?
Van Nuys Middle has a Success Index (US) of 11.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1228 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 Van Nuys Middle rank in California?
Van Nuys Middle ranks #1228 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #14950 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Nuys Middle?
Van Nuys Middle had 726 students in 2025.
Is Van Nuys Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Van Nuys Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Nuys Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Nuys Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.