Porter Ranch Community ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Porter Ranch Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Porter Ranch Community ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)38%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)17%
56%
Black
(21-22)4%
5%
White
(21-22)27%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)14%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porter Ranch Community's ranking?
Porter Ranch Community is ranked #648 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Porter Ranch Community often compared to?
Porter Ranch Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Castlebay Lane Charter, Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Porter Ranch Community?
1,296 students attend Porter Ranch Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Porter Ranch Community students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Porter Ranch Community offer ?
Porter Ranch Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Porter Ranch Community part of?
Porter Ranch Community is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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