Richard E. Byrd Middle School

8501 Arleta Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Richard E. Byrd Middle School 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,115 students
This chart displays total students of Richard E. Byrd Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Richard E. Byrd Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Richard E. Byrd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#5911 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richard E. Byrd Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
90%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard E. Byrd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard E. Byrd Middle School's ranking?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School is ranked #5911 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richard E. Byrd Middle School often compared to?
Richard E. Byrd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School, Hillcrest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard E. Byrd Middle School?
1,115 students attend Richard E. Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richard E. Byrd Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Richard E. Byrd Middle School offer ?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richard E. Byrd Middle School part of?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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