The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
91 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1

American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)4%
11%

Hispanic
(09-10)75%
50%

Black
(09-10)7%
7%

White
(09-10)14%
27%

Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%

Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
79%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend West Valley Special Education Center?
91 students attend West Valley Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Valley Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Valley Special Education Center offer ?
West Valley Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Valley Special Education Center part of?
West Valley Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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