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8755 Woodman Avenue, Arleta, CA 91331-6506
Summary
Valor Academy Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
36.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,240/4,657 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,424/4,657 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 387 |
| Low-Income Students | 344 (88.9%) |
| English Learners | 143 (37.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math +2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.8% to 40.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,240 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.2% to 37.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,424 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 42 schools for reading and 43 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–4 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Valor Academy Elementary compare within the district?
Valor Academy Elementary is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 15 K–4 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valor Academy Elementary rank in California?
Valor Academy Elementary ranks No. 3,240 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,424 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Valor Academy Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in both subjects among 15 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.1% meet the reading standard and 35.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valor Academy Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Valor Academy Elementary is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 K–4 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–4 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Valor Academy ElementaryThis school | 36.9% | 34.2% |
| Citizens of the World Charter School East Valley | 60.2% | 56.7% |
| Equitas Academy #3 Charter | 49.4% | 47.2% |
