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Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach
Middle School · Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach District · Long Beach, CA
A charter middle school in Long Beach, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3601 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
- Math 43% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 55% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), 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
$95,079
Median home value
$832,200
Median rent
$1,892/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,260 | Compare → |
| Pacific Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Lindsey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Stephens MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 692 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,592NCES 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.
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is listed in Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is a public middle school in Long Beach, CA, part of Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,582 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach
What grades does Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach serve?
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach?
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach rank in CA?
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach ranks #5,582 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach's MySchoolScout rating?
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach a charter school?
Yes, Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach a Title I school?
No, Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach?
44.5% of students at Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (562) 912-7017
- Area population (ZIP 90807)
- 33,320
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 90807; 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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