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#7509 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valor Academy Middle
Middle School · Valor Academy Middle District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5101 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste 8 PMB 93, Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valor Academy Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valor Academy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$60,793
Median home value
$1,066,200
Median rent
$1,644/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Sepulveda MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,159 | Compare → |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 150 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Valor Academy Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,698NCES 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.
Valor Academy Middle is listed in Valor Academy Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valor Academy Middle
Valor Academy Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Valor Academy Middle District, serving approximately 512 students in grades 5th-8th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,509 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valor Academy Middle
What grades does Valor Academy Middle serve?
Valor Academy Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Valor Academy Middle?
Valor Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Middle is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valor Academy Middle rank in CA?
Valor Academy Middle ranks #7,509 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valor Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Valor Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Valor Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor Academy Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valor Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Valor Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valor Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Valor Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valor Academy Middle?
94.3% of students at Valor Academy 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (818) 830-1700
- Area population (ZIP 90029)
- 33,830
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 90029; 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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