Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)13%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)31%
56%
Black
(21-22)4%
5%
White
(21-22)47%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School's ranking?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School is ranked #1591 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School often compared to?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Ernest Lawrence Middle School, George Ellery Hale Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School?
1,584 students attend Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School offer ?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School part of?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 2/24/2016
This school is a good school but it doesn't treat people fairly, everything goes to the magnet kids... Even for the accelerated kids (including me) we haven't went to any field trips in 2 years at all and they went on 2 for the past 2 years like always they get all the attention like always, and I think that's really unfair to us.
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