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Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Middle School · Valiente College Preparatory Charter District · South Gate, CA
A charter middle school in South Gate, CA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8691 California Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 36:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valiente College Preparatory Charter score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valiente College Preparatory Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Gate), 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
$71,379
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,264 | Compare → |
| Southeast MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,219 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,322 | 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.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,336NCES 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.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter is listed in Valiente College Preparatory Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Valiente College Preparatory Charter is a public middle school in South Gate, CA, part of Valiente College Preparatory Charter District, serving approximately 108 students in grades 5th-8th with a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,980 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valiente College Preparatory Charter
What grades does Valiente College Preparatory Charter serve?
Valiente College Preparatory Charter serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Valiente College Preparatory Charter?
Valiente College Preparatory Charter has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valiente College Preparatory Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Valiente College Preparatory Charter is 36:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valiente College Preparatory Charter rank in CA?
Valiente College Preparatory Charter ranks #5,980 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valiente College Preparatory Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 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 Valiente College Preparatory Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valiente College Preparatory Charter has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valiente College Preparatory Charter a charter school?
Yes, Valiente College Preparatory Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valiente College Preparatory Charter a Title I school?
No, Valiente College Preparatory Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valiente College Preparatory Charter?
95.4% of students at Valiente College Preparatory Charter 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (323) 744-2107
- Area population (ZIP 90280)
- 91,719
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 90280; 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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