Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Charter School 1,784 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, located in Northridge, California, is a prominent institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a charter school, it operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment while fostering a supportive community for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is well-regarded for its diverse curriculum, which balances core subjects with various elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Nobel Charter Middle School is known for its active campus culture and emphasis on student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and specialized academic clubs, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal character. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that serves the needs of its suburban Northridge community.

1,784

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	847
Black	86
Asian	353
Two or More	95
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
847 (47.5%)
White
400 (22.4%)
Asian
353 (19.8%)
Two or More
95 (5.3%)
Black
86 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)773-4700
Website:	http://nobelms.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	910
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 6 596

Grade 7 599

Grade 8 589

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	596
Grade 7	599
Grade 8	589

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	878	49.2%
Male	906	50.8%

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