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Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts

Middle School · Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton, CA

A Fullerton Elementary middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1700 East Wilshire Dr., Fullerton, CA 92831

  • Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$17,377
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fullerton), 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

$89,451

Median home value

$821,300

Median rent

$2,093/mo

College educated

44.4%

Homeownership

40.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92831; 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
Sapolu Destined AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–81.1 mi25Compare →
Valadez Middle School AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.26–81.7 mi557Compare →
Kraemer MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.17–81.8 mi915Compare →
Sycamore Junior HighEnrollment path unverified3.87–81.8 mi1,238Compare →

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.

Fullerton Elementary

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#11 of 20
District spending per student
$17,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is listed in Fullerton Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is a public middle school in Fullerton, CA, part of Fullerton Elementary, serving approximately 822 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,033 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts

What grades does Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts serve?

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts rank in CA?

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts ranks #6,033 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts a charter school?

No, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts a Title I school?

No, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?

58.2% of students at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
822
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 92831)
35,831
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
31.7
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 92831; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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