Van Nuys Middle
Van Nuys, CA · Los Angeles Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 6-8 · City, large
748th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
5435 Vesper Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900Official website ↗NCES ID 062271003422Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Van Nuys Middle 748th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 710 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 803 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.8% | 86.4% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 7.9% | 5.9% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 3.1% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 2.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $989K in zip 91411 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Van Nuys Middle in?
Van Nuys Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Van Nuys, California.
Is Van Nuys Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Van Nuys Middle 748th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Van Nuys Middle?
Hispanic 86%, White 6%, Asian 3%, Black 2% (803 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Van Nuys Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91411 is $989K 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.