Ernest Lawrence Middle
Chatsworth, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades 6-8
453rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
Ernest Lawrence Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ernest Lawrence Middle 453rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 65th in 2025.
Ernest Lawrence Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,059 students tested
Ernest Lawrence Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,072 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.5% | 58.1% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 23.7% | 19.9% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 17.8% | 13.3% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 4.4% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.3% | 3.9% | ▼ 2.4 pts |
Homes near Ernest Lawrence Middle
Typical home value $942K in zip 91311 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ernest Lawrence Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Alfred B. Nobel Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter129th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 66% - 2Canoga Park MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 3 mi away1,090th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 15% - 3John A. Sutter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 3.7 mi away1,004th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 21% - 7James Jordan MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 4 mi away · charter430th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 37% - 3Northridge MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 4.4 mi away999th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 7Patrick Henry MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 4.6 mi away434th of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 39% - 9Oliver Wendell Holmes MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 5.1 mi away187th of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 63% - 9Robert Frost MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 5.4 mi away148th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ernest Lawrence Middle in?
Ernest Lawrence Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Chatsworth, California.
Is Ernest Lawrence Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ernest Lawrence Middle 453rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ernest Lawrence Middle?
Hispanic 58%, Asian 20%, White 13%, Two or more races 4% (1,072 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ernest Lawrence Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91311 is $942K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.