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Ernest Lawrence Middle

Chatsworth, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
lawrencems.lausd.org10100 Variel Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311(818) 678-7900
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,058 students tested

51.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.0% did.

  • Exceeded23.8%
  • Met27.5%
  • Nearly met20.9%
  • Not met27.8%

Math

1,059 students tested

37.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 29.2% did.

  • Exceeded22.8%
  • Met14.4%
  • Nearly met21.3%
  • Not met41.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,1511,173
Suspended in or out of school1.0% · 112.6% · 30
Suspensions1437
Violence with injury26
Violence without injury931
Weapons00
Drugs10
Defiance only00
Other20

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1201,072
Suspended out of school4.6% · 511.0% · 11
Suspended in school0.1% · 10.1% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

24.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,1221,140
Chronically absent24.7% · 27724.7% · 282

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,072 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino58.1%
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White13.3%
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Black or African American3.9%
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Asian19.9%
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Two or More Races4.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062271003128

District
Los Angeles Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,072 students
Teachers (FTE)
48.1

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