Canoga Park Middle

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579 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Christopher Columbus Middle School, located in Canoga Park, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

In addition to its academic offerings, Christopher Columbus Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to build school spirit and provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its mission, the school strives to cultivate a safe and supportive campus culture where diverse learners can thrive and achieve their personal best.

579

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canoga Park Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	487
Black	14
Asian	37
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
487 (84.1%)
Asian
37 (6.4%)
White
29 (5.0%)
Black
14 (2.4%)
Two or More
11 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)702-1200
Website:	http://www.explorerslausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 164

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 229