George K. Porter Middle

15960 Kingsbury St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

(818)920-2050

www.porterms.com

1,009 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George K. Porter Middle School, located in Granada Hills, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both intellectual growth and character building.

Beyond its core academic program, Porter Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families to ensure student success. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern resources, the school strives to inspire curiosity and cultivate a sense of responsibility among its students, positioning them for success in an increasingly complex world.

1,009

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George K. Porter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	775
Black	20
Asian	101
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
775 (76.8%)
Asian
101 (10.0%)
White
93 (9.2%)
Black
20 (2.0%)
Two or More
19 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)920-2050
Website:	http://www.porterms.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	701
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 331

Grade 7 358

Grade 8 320