Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

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Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is a public charter middle school located in Northridge, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,940 students. This high-performing school consistently outpaces its Los Angeles Unified School District and state counterparts in academic achievement, with strong proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas.

One of the key strengths of Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is its ability to serve diverse student populations, including African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, consistently achieving high ratings in these categories. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, indicating a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with approximately 48-49% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. This level of sustained excellence is noteworthy, and the school's diverse student population and ability to support the academic progress of various subgroups are key strengths. However, the school's ranking for English Language Learner students has declined in recent years, suggesting an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 9950 Tampa Ave.
       Northridge, CA  91324-1142


(818) 773-4700

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,851 Help


Students who attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle usually attend:

High:    Northridge Academy High
    Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences

Feeder schools for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle:

Elementary:    Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
    Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  1,940

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Compare Details Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 83 ranked middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is 23.7. 79 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle is $7,851. 79 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle 189th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

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Rank History for all students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.19 299th 1769 83.1%
2005 81.78 259th 1777 85.4%
2006 81.89 255th 1804 85.9%
2007 75.52 385th 1999 80.7%
2008 79.40 301st 2005 85.0%
2009 75.11 392nd 2063 81.0%
2010 80.41 291st 2179 86.6%
2011 84.53 209th 2236 90.7%
2012 85.97 169th 2259 92.5%
2013 84.93 191st 2379 92.0%
2015 88.04 270th 2477 89.1%
2016 90.08 225th 2497 91.0%
2017 86.54 321st 2508 87.2%
2018 88.31 276th 2480 88.9%
2019 86.69 338th 2715 87.6%
2022 87.31 337th 2740 87.7%
2023 89.11 296th 2802 89.4%
2024 93.84 189th 2777 93.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.10 67th 462 85.5%
2019 71.31 154th 554 72.2%
2022 79.00 116th 665 82.6%
2023 83.97 75th 678 88.9%
2024 85.63 70th 699 90.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.19 88th 1442 93.9%
2022 23.01 1521st 1540 1.2%
2023 33.41 1057th 1529 30.9%
2024 65.57 203rd 1477 86.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.23 211th 1538 86.3%
2024 91.49 89th 1550 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.94 107th 2230 95.2%
2019 89.40 150th 2369 93.7%
2022 92.23 113th 2458 95.4%
2023 92.37 131st 2549 94.9%
2024 95.59 85th 2575 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.83 261st 2262 88.5%
2019 84.70 326th 2380 86.3%
2022 86.41 313th 2509 87.5%
2023 86.98 301st 2547 88.2%
2024 92.82 186th 2546 92.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.52 199th 1369 85.5%
2019 85.00 133rd 1491 91.1%
2022 89.57 103rd 1531 93.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.06 282nd 2273 87.6%
2019 86.75 306th 2407 87.3%
2022 86.58 325th 2527 87.1%
2023 89.27 268th 2558 89.5%
2024 93.28 179th 2547 93.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.85 176th 700 74.9%
2019 74.34 195th 745 73.8%
2022 70.21 236th 733 67.8%
2023 70.75 227th 718 68.4%
2024 78.93 127th 741 82.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.74 20th 600 96.7%
2019 96.09 16th 643 97.5%
2022 91.43 35th 637 94.5%
2023 85.54 57th 614 90.7%
2024 90.14 44th 626 93.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.81 154th 2072 92.6%
2019 85.44 206th 2213 90.7%
2022 88.41 159th 2359 93.3%
2023 90.93 126th 2391 94.7%
2024 95.97 60th 2383 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.03 299th 1496 80.0%
2019 78.08 299th 1602 81.3%
2022 76.83 298th 1555 80.8%
2023 79.57 245th 1552 84.2%
2024 87.83 111th 1535 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 821 377 226 324 19 n/a n/a 0 1767
1989 779 421 208 344 22 n/a n/a 0 1774
1990 776 407 198 425 21 n/a n/a 0 1827
1991 795 431 234 571 22 n/a n/a 0 2053
1992 779 370 263 543 21 n/a n/a 0 1976
1993 742 289 290 482 21 n/a n/a 0 1824
1994 733 288 299 532 18 n/a n/a 0 1870
1995 725 228 433 521 10 n/a n/a 0 1917
1996 725 228 433 521 10 n/a n/a 0 1917
1997 699 176 498 482 8 n/a n/a 0 1863
1998 691 200 492 497 12 n/a n/a 0 1892
1999 699 198 485 521 15 n/a n/a 0 1918
2000 735 166 493 545 17 n/a n/a 0 1956
2001 738 164 517 553 14 n/a n/a 0 1986
2002 862 220 567 616 11 n/a n/a 0 2276
2003 862 220 567 616 11 n/a n/a 0 2276
2004 905 164 612 603 11 n/a n/a 0 2295
2005 849 151 674 644 15 n/a n/a 0 2333
2006 823 133 689 701 18 n/a n/a 0 2364
2007 808 139 636 739 5 n/a n/a 36 2363
2008 794 145 596 760 6 n/a n/a 0 2301
2009 785 156 520 757 7 4 49 0 2278
2010 804 139 484 799 11 8 43 0 2288
2011 794 137 547 866 11 9 3 0 2367
2012 793 134 564 908 11 14 3 0 2427
2013 791 139 571 963 12 10 6 0 2492
2014 795 142 583 997 16 13 7 0 2553
2015 757 134 590 976 10 9 56 0 2532
2016 698 117 572 974 9 8 78 0 2456
2017 649 108 552 1036 8 7 82 0 2442
2018 650 106 509 1056 8 7 73 0 2409
2019 698 133 483 1080 12 11 2 0 2419
2020 662 99 446 993 9 6 92 0 2307
2021 618 107 441 957 5 7 98 0 2233
2022 539 101 392 896 1 8 107 1 2045
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1940 1940

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1767 74.4 23.7 n/a
1989 1774 69.3 25.5 n/a
1990 1827 74.3 24.5 n/a
1991 2053 82.1 25.0 n/a
1992 1976 83.4 23.6 27.9
1993 1824 65.5 27.8 28.8
1994 1870 67.8 27.6 34
1995 1917 69.5 27.6 36.6
1996 1917 69.5 27.6 36.6
1997 1863 70.0 26.6 24.6
1998 1892 70.1 27.0 38.1
1999 1918 72.8 26.3 39.2
2000 1956 76.7 25.5 37.9
2001 1986 78.3 25.4 36.7
2002 2276 82.9 27.5 39.9
2003 2276 82.9 27.5 39.9
2004 2295 84.9 27.0 40.5
2005 2333 81.4 28.7 40.2
2006 2364 82.2 28.8 41.3
2007 2363 80.6 29.3 39.8
2008 2301 97.0 23.7 36.8
2009 2278 82.3 23.4 36.9
2010 2288 76.9 29.7 44.8
2011 2367 n/a n/a 44.5
2012 2427 81.1 29.8 n/a
2013 2492 77.8 32.0 36
2014 2553 78.3 32.5 40.1
2015 2532 79.0 32.0 36.1
2016 2456 85.0 28.8 42.7
2017 2442 87.5 27.9 50
2018 2409 86.3 27.9 50.9
2019 2419 85.3 28.3 52.2
2020 2307 n/a n/a 50
2021 2233 81.8 27.2 49.3
2022 2045 81.3 25.1 47.2
2023 1940 81.7 23.7 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1767 74.4 23.7 n/a
1989 1774 69.3 25.5 n/a
1990 1827 74.3 24.5 n/a
1991 2053 82.1 25.0 n/a
1992 1976 83.4 23.6 27.9
1993 1824 65.5 27.8 28.8
1994 1870 67.8 27.6 34
1995 1917 69.5 27.6 36.6
1996 1917 69.5 27.6 36.6
1997 1863 70.0 26.6 24.6
1998 1892 70.1 27.0 38.1
1999 1918 72.8 26.3 39.2
2000 1956 76.7 25.5 37.9
2001 1986 78.3 25.4 36.7
2002 2276 82.9 27.5 39.9
2003 2276 82.9 27.5 39.9
2004 2295 84.9 27.0 40.5
2005 2333 81.4 28.7 40.2
2006 2364 82.2 28.8 41.3
2007 2363 80.6 29.3 39.8
2008 2301 97.0 23.7 36.8
2009 2278 82.3 23.4 36.9
2010 2288 76.9 29.7 44.8
2011 2367 n/a n/a 44.5
2012 2427 81.1 29.8 n/a
2013 2492 77.8 32.0 36
2014 2553 78.3 32.5 40.1
2015 2532 79.0 32.0 36.1
2016 2456 85.0 28.8 42.7
2017 2442 87.5 27.9 50
2018 2409 86.3 27.9 50.9
2019 2419 85.3 28.3 52.2
2020 2307 n/a n/a 50
2021 2233 81.8 27.2 49.3
2022 2045 81.3 25.1 47.2
2023 1940 81.7 23.7 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,851

Data source: California Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 338th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 296th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)6570.2
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)58.961.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)72.370.9
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.740.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)56.861.4
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)30.527.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)67.962.1
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.138.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)58.447.1
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle)58.649.8
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24191940
 19.8%
African American1330
 100%
American Indian120
 100%
Asian4830
 100%
Hispanic10800
 100%
Pacific Islander110
 100%
White6980
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%48.8%
 3.4%


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Yes. Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle ranks in the top 6.8% of California middle schools.

Students at Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle are 100% Not Specified.

Students who attend Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle usually go on to attend Northridge Academy High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,940 students attended Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle.


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