Porter Ranch Community

Porter Ranch Community

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
12450 Mason Ave,  Porter Ranch, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
4.0
3.9
1,396 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Paulino Melvin
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
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
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
3/17/2017
Porter Ranch Community School is a public school under LAUSD, but it is small in student population, so it feels more like a private school. The academics and the teachers at PRCS are good, and they set the bar high on student expectations. Rules and disciplinary actions are enforced, and the school is a newer school, so the building is clean and the supplies are newer.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 23 Reviews
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...
1.0 parent
2/18/2026
This school is unlike any other, not only within LAUSD but possibly in the country. My child regularly comes home describing a culture in which students and parents openly threaten to petition for teachers to be fired. When teachers assign a well-earned B, the response is often outrage, including ha...
1.0 student
9/26/2025
I go to this school and the new vice principal tried to intimidate me because I was defending my self after some one hit me right in front of him while he did nothing
5.0 parent
9/10/2025
PRCS School delivers top-quality education with a strong focus on academics, character, and community. The teachers are dedicated and highly skilled, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive. Modern facilities, excellent extracurricular programs, and a values-based approach m...

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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 1,396 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% 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 $1,297,168. 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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