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Central City Value vs. Virgil Middle School

Should you attend Central City Value or Virgil Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central City Value
221 North Westmoreland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Virgil Middle School
152 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Central City Value ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades 9-12, Central City Value ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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.
Serving 1,044 students in grades 6-8, Virgil Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
470 students
1,044 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central City Value over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Virgil Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central City Value.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Virgil Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central City Value over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Virgil Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central City Value with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central City Value School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Virgil Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#4346 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#4875 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central City Value, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Virgil Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central City Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central City Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virgil Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central City Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central City Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virgil Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central City Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central City Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central City Value with the average graduation rate observed in the Central City Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central City Value by grade.
This chart displays the students of Virgil Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
335
Grade 7 Students
-
341
Grade 8 Students
-
368
Grade 9 Students
145
-
Grade 10 Students
132
-
Grade 11 Students
89
-
Grade 12 Students
104
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central City Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central City Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Virgil Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
95%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central City Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central City Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Virgil Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central City Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central City Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Virgil Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
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4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Virgil Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central City Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central City Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Virgil Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.10
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central City Value, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central City Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Virgil Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central City Value, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central City Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Virgil Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central City Value, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central City Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Virgil Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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