Summary:
The Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy District consists of a single charter middle school, Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy, serving grades 6-8 in Los Angeles with 399 students.
This school serves a community with very high economic need, with about 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite receiving substantial funding of $19,390 per student, academic performance is significantly below state averages, with about 26.5% of students proficient in English and 17% proficient in math. The school has consistently received a 1-star rating over multiple years, and its statewide ranking recently declined. A major challenge is chronic absenteeism, affecting 30% of students, which is well above the state average and is a known barrier to academic success.
Performance varies by grade level, with 8th graders showing the strongest results in English while 7th graders perform best in math, suggesting different instructional experiences across grades. While still below average, student performance in science is closer to the state benchmark than in other core subjects. The data indicates the school faces persistent, systemic challenges. For improvement, focusing on strategies to improve daily attendance, reviewing how resources are allocated for maximum impact, and sharing effective teaching practices across all grade levels could be important next steps.
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