Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem

23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades 5-8, Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem's student population of 201 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6046 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
45-49%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
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Black
70%
5%
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White
1%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem's ranking?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem is ranked #6046 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem?
201 students attend Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem offer ?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem part of?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem is part of Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad For STEM School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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