Olive Vista Middle School

14600 Tyler St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Olive Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
989 students
This chart displays total students of Olive Vista Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Olive Vista Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Olive Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#5393 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olive Vista Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olive Vista Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Olive Vista Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
95%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Olive Vista Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
87%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olive Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olive Vista Middle School's ranking?
Olive Vista Middle School is ranked #5393 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Vista Middle School?
989 students attend Olive Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Olive Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Olive Vista Middle School offer ?
Olive Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Olive Vista Middle School part of?
Olive Vista Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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