Valor Academy Middle School

9034 Burnet Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 510 students in grades 5-8, Valor Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valor Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Valor Academy Middle School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Valor Academy Middle School 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 Valor Academy Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5696 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valor Academy 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.
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valor Academy 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.
22%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valor Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Valor Academy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valor Academy Middle School's ranking?
Valor Academy Middle School is ranked #5696 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valor Academy Middle School?
510 students attend Valor Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valor Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valor Academy Middle School?
Valor Academy Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valor Academy Middle School offer ?
Valor Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Valor Academy Middle School part of?
Valor Academy Middle School is part of Valor Academy Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Valor Academy Middle School located?
Valor Academy Middle School is located in the North Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in North Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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