At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
264
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
83%+18.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Valley Charter Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Van Nuys, California. The school enrolls 264 students. It is part of the Valley Charter Middle District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictValley Charter Middle District
County6037
CityVan Nuys
ZIP91405
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060246812643
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment264
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino73.3%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
73.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.