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High Technical LA Middle

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High Technical LA Middle ranks 1608 th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

1608^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 42% of California middle schools

Summary

High Technical LA Middle is a public middle school serving about 250 students in grades 6-8 in Sherman Oaks, operating within its own High Technical LA Middle District.

The school has a standout strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 11.7% that is much lower than the state average and significantly better than nearby schools like Vista Middle or James Madison Middle. Academically, its performance has varied in recent years, with particular strength in 8th-grade English and in supporting English Language Learners, though math scores are an area for growth. It's notable that the school achieves these outcomes while spending less per student ($12,912) than all surrounding schools.

An interesting local comparison is with Louis Armstrong Middle, which shares the same building address; Armstrong, part of Los Angeles Unified, has higher test scores and spending but also a higher absenteeism rate. Compared to other area schools with similar student populations, High Technical LA Middle holds its own academically, positioning it as a community-focused option that prioritizes getting students to class consistently.

250

Students ?

22.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,912

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-1445

(818) 583-6229

District: High Technical LA Middle District

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2019 → 42nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (31% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

California avg41%

1,608^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 3 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

930^th of 1,543High Technical LA Middle District among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	36.2	1608 of 2761	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.1	1727 of 2783	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	1281 of 2781	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	783 of 2740	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	38.5	1503 of 2715	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	82.7	153 of 1531	90.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	49.7	449 of 1478	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	1452 of 2533	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.3	1282 of 2551	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.9	1101 of 2531	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.7	652 of 2509	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	38.8	1347 of 2380	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	55.7	824 of 2374	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	822 of 2359	65.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	1248 of 2542	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.1	1563 of 2579	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.1	1023 of 2531	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.5	1495 of 2458	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	34.9	1535 of 2534	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.1	1822 of 2552	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.3	1224 of 2538	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	773 of 2527	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.6	1392 of 2407	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	18.1	1273 of 1520	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.8	1361 of 1537	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.1	1169 of 1543	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.5	853 of 1555	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.3	988 of 1602	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)90th percentile+19 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)70th percentile+32 vs school

Hispanic (2023)65th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)39th percentile~ school

White (2025)16th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy39%-10 vs state

Science27%-6 vs state

Mathematics25%-13 vs state

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Schools Near High Technical LA Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High Technical LA Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5041 Sunnyslope Ave.	Sherman Oaks	91423	Los Angeles County	High Technical LA Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 583-6229	250	11	22.6	77.2%	215 (86.0%)	4 (1.6%)	22 (8.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	36.2	1608^th of 2761 public middle schools	41.8%		32.1	1727^th of 2783 public middle schools	37.9%	119	27.1	27.1	33.3	33.7	52.9	39.0	25.3	23.3	25.7	24.7	$12,912	$673	$12,239
Louis Armstrong Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5041 Sunnyslope Ave.	Sherman Oaks	91423	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 528-1600	1,174	54	21.7	62.5%	488 (41.6%)	83 (7.1%)	478 (40.7%)	50 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (6.4%)	65.4	776^th of 2761 public middle schools	71.9%		68.3	717^th of 2783 public middle schools	74.2%	59	40.8	40.8	51.8	56.1	55.8	54.6	40.1	40.7	37.9	39.5	$17,850	$2,711	$15,139
Van Nuys Middle	Public	6-8	5435 Vesper Ave.	Van Nuys	91411	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 267-5900	726	41	17.9	92.8%	51 (7.0%)	22 (3.0%)	620 (85.4%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.6%)	37	1583^rd of 2761 public middle schools	42.7%		34.1	1663^rd of 2783 public middle schools	40.2%	80	24.9	24.9	42.4	35.3	43.6	40.3	28.1	16.1	30.0	24.6	$23,522	$5,131	$18,391
Ivy Bound Academy of Math Sci and Technical Charter Mid	Public, Charter	5-8	15355 Morrison St.	Sherman Oaks	91403	Los Angeles County	Ivy Bound Academy of Math Sci and Technical Charter Mid Dis	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 808-0158	85	7	12.1	64.7%	49 (57.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (34.1%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)	28.9	1866^th of 2761 public middle schools	32.4%		16.4	2423^rd of 2783 public middle schools	12.9%	557	24.2	23.7	15.0	38.5	33.3	29.8	20.0	11.5	30.3	21.4	$21,963	$1,111	$20,852
James Madison Middle	Public	6-8	13000 Hart St.	North Hollywood	91605	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 255-5200	1,148	61	18.8	95.9%	362 (31.5%)	21 (1.8%)	694 (60.5%)	46 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.0%)	28.7	1874^th of 2761 public middle schools	32.1%		24	2087^th of 2783 public middle schools	25.0%	213	19.5	19.5	32.3	26.4	37.9	32.4	22.9	19.3	27.3	23.3	$23,378	$4,235	$19,143
Walter Reed Middle	Public	6-8	4525 Irvine Ave.	North Hollywood	91602	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 487-7600	1,580	65	24.4	57.5%	548 (34.7%)	68 (4.3%)	652 (41.3%)	196 (12.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	113 (7.2%)	85.4	363^rd of 2761 public middle schools	86.9%		82.3	435^th of 2783 public middle schools	84.4%	72	50.9	50.9	65.6	67.0	67.2	66.5	55.7	54.7	54.9	55.1	$16,583	$2,630	$13,953
Roy Romer Middle	Public	6-8	6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.	North Hollywood	91606	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 505-2200	707	38	18.8	94.1%	37 (5.2%)	11 (1.6%)	637 (90.1%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	27.8	1904^th of 2761 public middle schools	31.0%		25.3	2020^th of 2783 public middle schools	27.4%	116	11.8	11.8	35.1	35.4	36.2	35.6	24.6	21.0	22.0	22.4	$22,554	$3,985	$18,569
Valley Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	14646 Sherman Way	Van Nuys	91405	Los Angeles County	Valley Charter Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 988-9128	264	14	19.3	83.3%	25 (9.5%)	5 (1.9%)	225 (85.2%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	25	2006^th of 2761 public middle schools	27.3%		22.9	2133^rd of 2783 public middle schools	23.4%	127	18.1	18.1	34.1	36.7	31.3	34.1	16.5	11.1	24.1	17.1	$19,492	$4,166	$15,326
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles	Public, Charter	6-8	14200 Runnymede St.	Van Nuys	91405	Los Angeles County	Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 389-1184	161	11	14.5	71.4%	10 (6.2%)	10 (6.2%)	134 (83.2%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	42.4	1410^th of 2761 public middle schools	48.9%		49.2	1192^nd of 2783 public middle schools	57.2%	218	23.8	23.8	46.8	40.3	55.6	47.6	19.4	27.4	27.0	24.6	$32,433	$4,555	$27,878
Richard E. Byrd Middle	Public	6-8	8501 Arleta Ave.	Sun Valley	91352	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 394-4300	933	46	20.2	89.1%	41 (4.4%)	10 (1.1%)	823 (88.2%)	53 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	35.5	1631^st of 2761 public middle schools	40.9%		36.7	1576^th of 2783 public middle schools	43.4%	55	19.9	19.9	35.7	35.1	44.0	38.6	27.5	26.2	26.4	26.7	$23,670	$3,963	$19,707

Frequently Asked Questions about High Technical LA Middle

Is High Technical LA Middle a good school?

High Technical LA Middle ranks 1608^th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend High Technical LA Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended High Technical LA Middle.

What district is High Technical LA Middle in?

High Technical LA Middle District

What is the racial makeup of High Technical LA Middle?

Students at High Technical LA Middle are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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