Below Average
#8133 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lovonya Dejean Middle
Middle School · West Contra Costa Unified · Richmond, CA
A West Contra Costa Unified middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3400 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94805
- Math 4% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovonya Dejean Middle score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lovonya Dejean Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$114,191
Median home value
$738,800
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Richmond Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Fred T. Korematsu MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 680 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
West Contra Costa Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #35 of 52
- District spending per student
- $19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovonya Dejean Middle is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovonya Dejean Middle
Lovonya Dejean Middle is a public middle school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 384 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,133 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovonya Dejean Middle
What grades does Lovonya Dejean Middle serve?
Lovonya Dejean Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lovonya Dejean Middle?
Lovonya Dejean Middle has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovonya Dejean Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovonya Dejean Middle is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovonya Dejean Middle rank in CA?
Lovonya Dejean Middle ranks #8,133 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lovonya Dejean Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovonya Dejean Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lovonya Dejean Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovonya Dejean Middle has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lovonya Dejean Middle a charter school?
No, Lovonya Dejean Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovonya Dejean Middle a Title I school?
No, Lovonya Dejean Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovonya Dejean Middle?
96.9% of students at Lovonya Dejean Middle 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
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1430
- Area population (ZIP 94805)
- 15,356
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 94805; 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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