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School Comparison

Ernest Lawrence Middle
vs.
Porter Ranch Community

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Ernest Lawrence Middle
Porter Ranch Community
  • Porter Ranch Community reported a higher students per counselor than Ernest Lawrence Middle (1296:1 vs. 373.3:1).
  • Ernest Lawrence Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Porter Ranch Community (289 vs. 196).
  • Ernest Lawrence Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Porter Ranch Community (270 vs. 212).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Ernest Lawrence Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Porter Ranch Community (289 vs. 196).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Ernest Lawrence Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Porter Ranch Community (270 vs. 212).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Ernest Lawrence Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Porter Ranch Community (26 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Porter Ranch Community reported a higher students per counselor than Ernest Lawrence Middle (1296:1 vs. 373.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Ernest Lawrence Middle
$22,606.43
Porter Ranch Community
$22,606.43
Local revenue share
Ernest Lawrence Middle
26.2%
Porter Ranch Community
26.2%
State revenue share
Ernest Lawrence Middle
55%
Porter Ranch Community
55%
Federal revenue share
Ernest Lawrence Middle
18.8%
Porter Ranch Community
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ernest Lawrence Middle
34.7%
Porter Ranch Community
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.