Excellent
#22 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Middle School · Icef Vista Middle Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3855 West Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Icef Vista Middle Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2018, reaching 51% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Icef Vista Middle Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$65,496
Median home value
$867,800
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Culver City MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,544 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Icef Vista Middle Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Icef Vista Middle Academy is listed in ICEF Vista Middle Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Icef Vista Middle Academy
Icef Vista Middle Academy is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Icef Vista Middle Academy District, serving approximately 204 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Icef Vista Middle Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Icef Vista Middle Academy
What grades does Icef Vista Middle Academy serve?
Icef Vista Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Icef Vista Middle Academy?
Icef Vista Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Icef Vista Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Icef Vista Middle Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Icef Vista Middle Academy rank in CA?
Icef Vista Middle Academy ranks #22 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Icef Vista Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Icef Vista Middle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Icef Vista Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Icef Vista Middle Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Icef Vista Middle Academy a charter school?
Yes, Icef Vista Middle Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Icef Vista Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Icef Vista Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Icef Vista Middle Academy?
96.6% of students at Icef Vista Middle 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
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (323) 298-6405
- Area population (ZIP 90043)
- 43,548
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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 90043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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