Van Nuys Middle

www.vannuysms.org

726 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Van Nuys Middle School is a public school located in the heart of Van Nuys, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, while also offering a range of elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Van Nuys Middle School is committed to fostering a supportive community environment that promotes student growth and social-emotional development. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, providing students with opportunities to build leadership skills and engage with their peers. By utilizing its resources and connection to the broader LAUSD network, the school aims to provide an inclusive educational experience that meets the diverse needs of the local Van Nuys neighborhood.

726

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Nuys Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	620
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
620 (85.4%)
White
51 (7.0%)
Black
22 (3.0%)
Two or More
19 (2.6%)
Asian
13 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
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)267-5900
Website:	http://www.vannuysms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	657
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 218

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 265