8755 Woodman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Valor Academy Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Valor Academy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valor Academy Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Valor Academy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valor Academy Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3052 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Valor Academy Elementary School?

404 students attend Valor Academy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Valor Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valor Academy Elementary School?

Valor Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Valor Academy Elementary School offer ?

Valor Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Valor Academy Elementary School part of?

Valor Academy Elementary School is part of Valor Academy Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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