James Jordan Middle

James Jordan Middle, located in Reseda, California, is a small middle school. The school covers grades 6 through 8 and reported 456 students in 2024-25. That puts enrollment 31% below the 659-student average for middle schools in California.

James Jordan Middle District is the district for James Jordan Middle.

By race and ethnicity, James Jordan Middle is 92% Hispanic. Other groups make up 3% Asian and 2% Black. Los Angeles County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 16, compared with 70 nationally.

James Jordan Middle has a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.1:1, with 18.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in California average 20.7:1. The school has 87% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.

In the surrounding county, Los Angeles County, median household income comes to about $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county has 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 students.

James Jordan Middle's nearest public school is Blythe Street Elementary (about 0.2 miles). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.

NCES describes the area around James Jordan Middle as City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, James Jordan Middle is publicly funded and operates under a charter.

From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 418 to 456, a 9% rise.

This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at James Jordan Middle. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.