Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Summary:

Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is a public charter middle school located in Tarzana, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,441 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 15% of California middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gaspar De Portola excels academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly higher than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.8% of Gaspar De Portola students were proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California. The school also serves various student subgroups effectively, ranking highly in the state for Asian, African American, and Special Education students.

While Gaspar De Portola has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.3% in 2020-2021 to 24.2% in 2021-2022, its most recent rate of 18.0% in 2022-2023 is still lower than the nearby Canoga Park Middle (32.6%) and Northridge Middle (25.6%). Additionally, Gaspar De Portola serves a more socioeconomically diverse student population, with approximately 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the nearby schools with higher percentages (80-95%).


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 18720 Linnet St.
       Tarzana, CA  91356-3313


(818) 654-3300

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,757 Help


Feeder schools for Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle:

Elementary:    Emelita Street Elementary
    Lanai Road Elementary
    Nestle Avenue Charter
    Tarzana Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  1,441

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Compare Details Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks better than 88.7% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 4th 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 88.22. (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 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is 23.4. 78 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is $8,757. 68 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle 315th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Gaspar De Portola 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.21 513th 1769 71.0%
2005 70.27 440th 1777 75.2%
2006 64.19 558th 1804 69.1%
2007 57.41 731st 1999 63.4%
2008 65.53 585th 2005 70.8%
2009 71.27 484th 2063 76.5%
2010 71.12 524th 2179 76.0%
2011 73.21 457th 2236 79.6%
2012 73.23 500th 2259 77.9%
2013 73.64 492nd 2379 79.3%
2015 72.88 584th 2477 76.4%
2016 74.01 571st 2497 77.1%
2017 72.12 622nd 2508 75.2%
2018 70.45 636th 2480 74.4%
2019 75.75 583rd 2715 78.5%
2022 85.28 381st 2740 86.1%
2023 87.31 334th 2802 88.1%
2024 88.22 315th 2777 88.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 174th 462 62.3%
2019 65.03 204th 554 63.2%
2022 75.36 146th 665 78.0%
2023 69.06 216th 678 68.1%
2024 74.30 168th 699 76.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.12 737th 1364 46.0%
2019 40.80 660th 1442 54.2%
2022 30.83 1210th 1540 21.4%
2023 41.83 701st 1529 54.2%
2024 51.41 421st 1477 71.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.76 44th 1538 97.1%
2024 98.91 21st 1550 98.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.57 685th 2230 69.3%
2019 71.62 464th 2369 80.4%
2022 78.08 335th 2458 86.4%
2023 79.49 335th 2549 86.9%
2024 86.53 239th 2575 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.90 631st 2262 72.1%
2019 72.35 577th 2380 75.8%
2022 84.17 361st 2509 85.6%
2023 85.31 338th 2547 86.7%
2024 86.06 324th 2546 87.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.26 249th 1369 81.8%
2019 80.40 183rd 1491 87.7%
2022 94.05 57th 1531 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 565th 2273 75.1%
2019 76.62 496th 2407 79.4%
2022 84.86 361st 2527 85.7%
2023 87.25 309th 2558 87.9%
2024 88.29 284th 2547 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.03 225th 700 67.9%
2019 78.56 130th 745 82.6%
2022 81.83 84th 733 88.5%
2023 82.05 79th 718 89.0%
2024 83.75 62nd 741 91.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.97 153rd 600 74.5%
2019 71.47 145th 643 77.4%
2022 79.93 91st 637 85.7%
2023 81.49 77th 614 87.5%
2024 93.07 34th 626 94.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.79 1043rd 2072 49.7%
2019 52.39 873rd 2213 60.6%
2022 71.79 457th 2359 80.6%
2023 75.97 382nd 2391 84.0%
2024 71.50 482nd 2383 79.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.59 530th 1496 64.6%
2019 68.25 483rd 1602 69.9%
2022 75.43 320th 1555 79.4%
2023 77.77 275th 1552 82.3%
2024 79.57 238th 1535 84.5%
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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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1110 290 204 555 6 n/a n/a 0 2165
1989 1037 203 171 523 6 n/a n/a 0 1940
1990 1036 282 175 679 5 n/a n/a 0 2177
1991 1012 308 215 718 6 n/a n/a 0 2259
1992 1004 234 226 700 7 n/a n/a 0 2171
1993 954 194 222 697 5 n/a n/a 0 2072
1994 922 177 221 739 5 n/a n/a 0 2064
1995 913 208 236 625 11 n/a n/a 0 1993
1996 913 208 236 625 11 n/a n/a 0 1993
1997 972 201 226 637 9 n/a n/a 0 2045
1998 988 214 220 692 18 n/a n/a 0 2132
1999 998 202 234 741 8 n/a n/a 0 2183
2000 987 188 263 778 6 n/a n/a 0 2222
2001 998 222 255 853 7 n/a n/a 0 2335
2002 968 195 253 1002 9 n/a n/a 0 2427
2003 968 195 253 1002 9 n/a n/a 0 2427
2004 1008 209 241 973 12 n/a n/a 0 2443
2005 945 189 244 906 12 n/a n/a 0 2296
2006 857 171 218 829 9 n/a n/a 0 2084
2007 819 157 201 781 10 n/a n/a 6 1974
2008 784 170 228 717 10 n/a n/a 0 1909
2009 837 164 252 684 10 3 19 0 1969
2010 844 150 247 680 13 3 29 0 1966
2011 873 138 225 670 13 4 1 0 1924
2012 836 144 241 662 12 3 1 0 1899
2013 796 128 219 635 7 3 2 0 1790
2014 801 137 234 640 7 3 3 0 1825
2015 812 120 225 623 1 1 37 0 1819
2016 855 120 242 641 1 3 40 0 1902
2017 842 115 235 653 4 4 40 0 1893
2018 830 117 218 623 4 7 48 0 1847
2019 813 117 235 590 5 10 0 0 1770
2020 813 90 202 543 1 11 64 0 1724
2021 800 74 196 532 2 6 68 0 1678
2022 743 57 205 492 3 4 80 0 1584
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1441 1441

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2165 80.7 26.8 n/a
1989 1940 74.8 25.9 n/a
1990 2177 79.8 27.2 n/a
1991 2259 86.6 26.0 n/a
1992 2171 88.0 24.6 46.9
1993 2072 71.7 28.9 46.9
1994 2064 71.0 29.1 46.3
1995 1993 66.2 30.1 49.7
1996 1993 66.2 30.1 49.7
1997 2045 69.0 29.6 55.2
1998 2132 73.1 29.2 44.3
1999 2183 72.8 30.0 44.9
2000 2222 81.4 27.3 43.6
2001 2335 86.3 27.1 41.9
2002 2427 86.6 28.0 48.9
2003 2427 86.6 28.0 48.9
2004 2443 85.5 28.6 47.6
2005 2296 85.8 26.8 46.8
2006 2084 75.8 27.5 54.3
2007 1974 72.5 27.2 47.6
2008 1909 88.0 21.7 44.3
2009 1969 77.7 21.4 44
2010 1966 71.2 27.5 45.1
2011 1924 n/a n/a 46
2012 1899 68.0 27.9 n/a
2013 1790 65.0 27.5 50.3
2014 1825 63.5 28.7 51
2015 1819 64.0 28.4 50.1
2016 1902 64.0 29.7 53.6
2017 1893 71.0 26.6 56.8
2018 1847 69.0 26.7 55.8
2019 1770 63.0 28.0 53.1
2020 1724 n/a n/a 51.7
2021 1678 68.5 24.4 51
2022 1584 68.5 23.1 48.9
2023 1441 61.3 23.4 50.8

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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2165 80.7 26.8 n/a
1989 1940 74.8 25.9 n/a
1990 2177 79.8 27.2 n/a
1991 2259 86.6 26.0 n/a
1992 2171 88.0 24.6 46.9
1993 2072 71.7 28.9 46.9
1994 2064 71.0 29.1 46.3
1995 1993 66.2 30.1 49.7
1996 1993 66.2 30.1 49.7
1997 2045 69.0 29.6 55.2
1998 2132 73.1 29.2 44.3
1999 2183 72.8 30.0 44.9
2000 2222 81.4 27.3 43.6
2001 2335 86.3 27.1 41.9
2002 2427 86.6 28.0 48.9
2003 2427 86.6 28.0 48.9
2004 2443 85.5 28.6 47.6
2005 2296 85.8 26.8 46.8
2006 2084 75.8 27.5 54.3
2007 1974 72.5 27.2 47.6
2008 1909 88.0 21.7 44.3
2009 1969 77.7 21.4 44
2010 1966 71.2 27.5 45.1
2011 1924 n/a n/a 46
2012 1899 68.0 27.9 n/a
2013 1790 65.0 27.5 50.3
2014 1825 63.5 28.7 51
2015 1819 64.0 28.4 50.1
2016 1902 64.0 29.7 53.6
2017 1893 71.0 26.6 56.8
2018 1847 69.0 26.7 55.8
2019 1770 63.0 28.0 53.1
2020 1724 n/a n/a 51.7
2021 1678 68.5 24.4 51
2022 1584 68.5 23.1 48.9
2023 1441 61.3 23.4 50.8

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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,757

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 583rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 334th of 2802 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)60.662.8
 2.2%
   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 (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)55.152.3
 2.8%
   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 (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)60.671.6
 11%
   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 (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)52.159.5
 7.5%
   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 (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)60.262.7
 2.5%
   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 (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)4951.8
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle)40.446.4
 5.9%
   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 Students17701441
 18.6%
African American1170
 100%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian2350
 100%
Hispanic5900
 100%
Pacific Islander100
 100%
White8130
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%50.8%
 2.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,441 students attended Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle.

Students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle are 100% Not Specified.

Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks 315th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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