John A. Sutter Middle School

John A. Sutter Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
7330 Winnetka Ave,  Canoga Park, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.5
3.1
818 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelly Welsh
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
23%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
80.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
White
6%
Black
3.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/16/2023
Is good start on time on time off food is good but no have games teacher is friendly with kids.and spot my kids . I appreciate all the teachers
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 31 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/23/2025
I had a different opinion of Sutter, since their reviews are not as high as other middle schools, but over this past school year I have seen my daughter’s interest change, her math interest has grown, overall she has become more involved in her academics. Sutter is under-rated and continues to becom...
5.0 parent
5/23/2025
I am very happy with Amara’s teachers and progress she is making on a Dailey basis.
1.0 other
6/2/2023
Admins only blow a whistle to stop a fight and not pull it off
1.0 parent
5/5/2023
Very bad school for ur kids they fight they smoke gangs

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John A. Sutter Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Canoga Park, CA, in the Winnetka neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 818 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. John A. Sutter Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,060,334. Discover additional schools in the area, like John R. Wooden High School, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, William Tell Aggeler High School, and more. Learn more about what Canoga Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John A. Sutter Middle School.

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