Summary:
The Valor Academy Elementary District in Arleta, California, consists of a single charter school, Valor Academy Elementary, serving about 387 students in grades K-4.
Valor Academy Elementary shows consistent academic performance that is slightly below the state average, with its ranking hovering in the 43rd-44th percentile for the last three years. While its mathematics proficiency is nearly on par with the state, there is a notable gap in 3rd-grade math that improves by 4th grade. The school spends significantly more per student than the California average, yet it operates with a higher student-teacher ratio and faces a chronic absenteeism rate slightly above the state norm.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's stable performance in a challenging context, serving a community with high economic need. The substantial per-student investment has not yet translated into above-average outcomes, and the higher-than-average class size may be a factor. The data suggests the school is effectively helping students progress between grades, as 4th graders outperform 3rd graders, but systemic challenges with attendance and early math foundations present opportunities for targeted improvement.
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