At a glance
Reported students
572
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy: 572 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 572 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 (94.6%) and Black (4.5%). English learners represent 31.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.46 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
- 31.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic94.6%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
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.
Canoga Park Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
579 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Kinetic Academy Middle · Charter · Synergy Kinetic Academy District | 06–08 | 481 | under 0.1 mi |
| Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo Jefferson Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 427 | 0.3 mi |
| George Washington Carver Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 635 | 1 mi |
| Para Los Ninos Middle Middle · Charter · Para Los Ninos Middle District | 06–08 | 305 | 1.4 mi |
| John Adams Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 676 | 1.4 mi |
| CDS Secondary Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 17 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
What grades does Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy serve?
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy reported 572 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 618 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 572 students and 32.46 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.6% 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy in?
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy 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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Synergy Kinetic Academy (under 0.1 mi), Animo Jefferson Charter Middle (0.3 mi), George Washington Carver Middle (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.