At a glance
Reported students
579
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Canoga Park Middle: 579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about Canoga Park Middle
Canoga Park Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Canoga Park. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 579 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.1%) and Asian (6.4%). English learners represent 24% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Canoga Park Middle
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic84.1%
- Black2.4%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
572 reported students
Berendo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
552 reported students
Charles Drew Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
607 reported students
Woodland Hills Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
607 reported students
Edwin Markham Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
618 reported students
William Jefferson Clinton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
622 reported students
Public schools near Canoga Park Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingenium Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Ingenium Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 179 | 2.5 mi |
| John A. Sutter Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 763 | 2.5 mi |
| Ernest Lawrence Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,076 | 3.1 mi |
| George Ellery Hale Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,693 | 3.1 mi |
| Woodland Hills Academy Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 607 | 3.2 mi |
| James Jordan Middle Middle · Charter · James Jordan Middle District | 06–08 | 456 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Canoga Park Middle
What grades does Canoga Park Middle serve?
Canoga Park Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Canoga Park Middle?
Canoga Park Middle reported 579 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 645 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Canoga Park Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 579 students and 34.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Canoga Park Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Canoga Park Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Canoga Park Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Canoga Park Middle in?
Canoga Park Middle is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Canoga Park Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ingenium Charter Middle (2.5 mi), John A. Sutter Middle (2.5 mi), Ernest Lawrence Middle (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.