Summary:
This analysis covers the single-school Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Academy for STEM District in Moreno Valley, California, where Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM serves grades K-8 with a unique focus on integrating arts and STEM education for its 210 students.
The school serves a high-need population, with over 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism at 29.6%, which is well above the state average. Academically, results are mixed: while 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency is strong at 61.5%, 7th-grade ELA and mathematics scores across all grades are below state averages, with math proficiency at 21.7% compared to 37.3% statewide. This variation suggests differences in outcomes between grade levels that parents may want to explore further.
Despite per-student spending of $17,702, academic performance in core subjects lags behind state averages, raising questions about how effectively resources support the school's specialized mission. For parents, the key considerations are the school's distinctive arts-STEM model, the need to address attendance and math achievement, and the considerable economic needs of the student body it serves.
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