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#2772 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1420 East Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90011

  • Math 11% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 10 years
2011
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,781

Median home value

$575,200

Median rent

$1,497/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

26.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Synergy Kinetic AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.46–80.0 mi464Compare →
Animo Jefferson Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified5.16–80.3 mi454Compare →
George Washington Carver MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.96–81.0 mi703Compare →
Los Angeles Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.1 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#311 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 597 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,772 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

What grades does Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy serve?

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy rank in CA?

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy ranks #2,772 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?

98.0% of students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 90011)
102,784
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
31
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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