Very Good
#3498 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Richard E. Byrd Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
8501 Arleta Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352
Enrollment
968
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
968
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,498 of 9,539
In Sun Valley
#5 of 13
public schools
In district
#369 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Richard E. Byrd Middle
Richard E. Byrd Middle is a public middle school in Sun Valley, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Richard E.
Byrd Middle serves approximately 968 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Richard E. Byrd Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,498 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Richard E. Byrd Middle show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Richard E. Byrd Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Richard E. Byrd Middle — Students at Richard E. Byrd Middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Richard E. Byrd Middle Compares
See how Richard E. Byrd Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8501 Arleta Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Richard E. Byrd Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Vena Avenue Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Arleta), which scores notably higher. Another option is Valor Academy Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Canterbury Avenue Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Arleta), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sun Valley, see our Sun Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91352 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,621
Median Home Value
$700,100
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
Population
46,153
College Educated
17.5%
Homeownership
52.5%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Median Age
37.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard E. Byrd Middle
What grades does Richard E. Byrd Middle serve?
Richard E. Byrd Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Richard E. Byrd Middle?
Richard E. Byrd Middle has an enrollment of approximately 968 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard E. Byrd Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard E. Byrd Middle is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard E. Byrd Middle rank in CA?
Richard E. Byrd Middle ranks #3,498 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard E. Byrd Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard E. Byrd Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Richard E. Byrd Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard E. Byrd Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard E. Byrd Middle a charter school?
No, Richard E. Byrd Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard E. Byrd Middle a Title I school?
No, Richard E. Byrd Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard E. Byrd Middle?
86.1% of students at Richard E. Byrd 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 968
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (818) 394-4300
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #369 of 769
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