Porter Ranch Community

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Porter Ranch Community

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
12450 Mason Ave,  Porter Ranch, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.1
3.6
1,312 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Paulino Melvin
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
50.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
30.8%
State Average
11.2%
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
1,216:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Asian
33.4%
White
23.7%
Hispanic
15.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Filipino
4.1%
Black
4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 3 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/13/2018
Porter Ranch Community School is an environment perfect for combining a student's desire to learn and to also explore their interests and passions. Not only is it a school where a student can find what it is that they are meant to do but can also learn about different types of people and culture especially through the Korean immersion program. Regardless if you are from the community or not as soon as you step on campus you feel at home.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 26 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/16/2026
I feel compelled to warn others so their kid doesn’t go through what my baby went through here.I’m brand new to the area and it was my first time in public school this past year. I had an absolutely awful experience at the school. Bullying is extremely prevalent even in younger ages like first grade...
1.0 parent
5/28/2026
The school would not allow us to speak to teachers or the principal. North Region supervisors were not helpful. I would echo what other parents have said- students are asked NOT to ask adults questions and asked to ask their peers (so five year olds have to learn from five year olds?) My kiddo actua...
2.0 parent
4/17/2026
I was discouraged from talking my sons teacher and my son is discouraged to ask the teacher questions- she told him to ask the other students. One day he asked the teacher to fill up his water bottle and was told to “tell his mom to buy him a bigger water bottle.” Lastly, he was being picked on by o...
2.0 parent
3/6/2026
We have lived in Porter ranch since 2019 and have both of our kids go to school here. We can undoubtedly say that the new admin has let the quality of the school and it's experience diminish. There is a new principal here and it's palpable. The old principal brought a warmth to the school that is mi...

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Porter Ranch Community is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Porter Ranch, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,312 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Porter Ranch Community has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,303,847. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Tell Aggeler High School, Sierra Canyon School, Chatsworth Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Porter Ranch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Porter Ranch Community.

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