Serving 933 students in grades 6-8, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard E. Byrd Middle serves the northern part of Sun Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard E. Byrd Middle School's student population of 933 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
933 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard E. Byrd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard E. Byrd Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6051 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #6051 out of 9,523 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 34% 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?
933 students attend Richard E. Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Richard E. Byrd Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard E. Byrd Middle School?
Richard E. Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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