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Valley View Elementary

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Valley View Elementary ranks 1686 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1686^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of California elementary schools

Summary

Valley View Elementary is a small, diverse public school serving 151 students in grades K-5 within the Los Angeles Unified district, known for its historically strong academic performance and a notably engaged student body with good attendance.

Academically, Valley View has been a high-performing school but shows some important recent changes. While its students continue to excel in mathematics, outperforming both district and state averages, its overall statewide ranking has declined this year. There is also a striking variation in performance between grade levels; for example, fourth and fifth graders score very high in English, while third graders score significantly lower. Additionally, science scores have become an area for improvement, now lagging behind the state average. When compared to nearby schools like Toluca Lake Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary, Valley View's recent academic drop is more pronounced, though it still outperforms many local Los Angeles Unified schools.

The school's strengths include a low chronic absenteeism rate, better than most neighboring schools and a sign of strong student engagement. It also operates efficiently, achieving solid results for its level of per-student spending, especially when compared to higher-poverty schools in the area. While it serves a community with moderate economic need, it is less economically disadvantaged than many peers such as Grant Elementary or Vine Street Elementary. Parents may want to inquire about the school's plans to address the grade-level disparities and science scores, building upon its clear foundations of good attendance and historically strong achievement.

151

Students ?

25.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,373

Per pupil spending ?

42.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068-1847

(323) 851-0020

District: Los Angeles Unified

Students who attend Valley View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
High:	Hollywood Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

Two or more races:

29.1%

Hispanic:

14.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2018 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (55% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Los Angeles Unified

✓Above the California median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2018) to 71st (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg39%

California avg41%

1,686^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 487Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	1686 of 5857	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	90.3	686 of 5869	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	909 of 5859	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	1366 of 5883	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	89.8	651 of 5789	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	94.4	342 of 5662	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	85.2	903 of 5692	84.1%	★★★★☆
2016	87.3	780 of 5614	86.1%	★★★★☆
2015	73.1	1377 of 5611	75.5%	★★★★☆
2013	53.0	2503 of 5530	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.4	2307 of 5390	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.7	2151 of 5377	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.2	2373 of 5314	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.2	1860 of 5193	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.6	2240 of 5113	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.4	2364 of 5113	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.5	2290 of 4818	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	49.3	2230 of 4822	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	41.4	2577 of 4809	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	1881 of 5597	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	95.3	270 of 5612	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.9	991 of 5609	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	1739 of 5635	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	92.9	368 of 5492	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	95.8	176 of 5413	96.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	59.4	1889 of 5460	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	85.8	834 of 5663	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	869 of 5510	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	92.4	423 of 5431	92.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	1559 of 2598	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	80.3	414 of 2651	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	48.7	1500 of 2726	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	79.0	497 of 2834	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	298 of 2737	89.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2022)85th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)40th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy61%+12 vs state

Mathematics55%+17 vs state

Science38%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

This gem of a school is hidden in the Hollywood Hills, and it's public! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley View Elementary	Public	K-5	6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.	Los Angeles	90068	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 851-0020	151	6	25.1	42.4%	72 (47.7%)	8 (5.3%)	22 (14.6%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (29.1%)	68.1	1686^th of 5857 public elementary schools	71.2%		90.3	686^th of 5869 public elementary schools	88.3%	1000	38.1	38.1	21.1	75.0	81.0		60.9	28.6	75.0	57.1		54.6							$27,373	$3,672	$23,701
Gardner Street Elementary	Public	K-5	7450 Hawthorn Ave.	Los Angeles	90046	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 876-4710	361	16	22.5	76.2%	136 (37.7%)	35 (9.7%)	124 (34.3%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (14.7%)	56.2	2244^th of 5857 public elementary schools	61.7%		54.7	2300^th of 5869 public elementary schools	60.8%	56	44.8	44.8	42.7	47.6	58.6		49.4	37.7	38.6	43.1		39.8	91.3	94.2		94.2	95.7	97.1	$22,015	$3,091	$18,924
Cheremoya Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	6017 Franklin Ave.	Los Angeles	90028	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 464-1722	161	7	23.0	83.9%	40 (24.8%)	9 (5.6%)	94 (58.4%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.1%)	33.4	3688^th of 5857 public elementary schools	37.0%		33.3	3649^th of 5869 public elementary schools	37.8%	39	13.3	13.3	47.6	44.0	35.7		41.9	45.5	30.8	10.3		27.3	93.6				93.6		$33,262	$5,735	$27,527
Rio Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	4243 Satsuma Ave.	North Hollywood	91602	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 761-6147	348	15	23.2	54.6%	124 (35.6%)	15 (4.3%)	102 (29.3%)	41 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	65 (18.7%)	57.4	2198^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.5%		63.8	1892^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	67.8%	306	40.5	40.5	50.8	42.9	50.0		47.8	55.6	40.3	35.7		44.9	96.0	97.3	97.3	97.3		97.3	$25,646	$4,240	$21,406
Wonderland Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	8510 Wonderland Ave.	Los Angeles	90046	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 654-4401	435	18	24.1	26.7%	232 (53.3%)	9 (2.1%)	35 (8.0%)	77 (17.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	80 (18.4%)	98.8	22^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	99.6%		99.1	15^th of 5869 public elementary schools	99.7%	7	81.7	81.7	85.9	96.0	89.2		90.0	89.1	98.7	85.5		90.8	82.3	95.2	91.9	91.9	91.9	95.2	$19,210	$2,131	$17,079
R. L. Stevenson Elementary	Public	K-5	3333 Oak St.	Burbank	91505	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-5700	521	23	22.6	22.3%	238 (45.7%)	13 (2.5%)	132 (25.3%)	50 (9.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (16.1%)	85.1	920^th of 5857 public elementary schools	84.3%		85.8	918^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.4%	2	65.1	65.1	50.0	68.9	80.2		66.1	58.6	65.6	70.9		65.0							$203,396	$12,843	$190,553
Toluca Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	4840 Cahuenga Blvd.	North Hollywood	91601	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 761-3339	503	24	20.9	65.4%	98 (19.5%)	35 (7.0%)	278 (55.3%)	33 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.7%)	72.7	1482^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	74.7%		67.9	1686^th of 5869 public elementary schools	71.3%	204	42.5	42.5	61.3	53.6	70.8		62.1	56.3	44.9	50.7		50.5							$23,946	$3,898	$20,048
Grant Elementary	Public	K-6	1530 North Wilton Pl.	Los Angeles	90028	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 469-4046	365	21	17.3	94.0%	58 (15.9%)	34 (9.3%)	228 (62.5%)	34 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	47.5	2732^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	53.4%		42.6	3029^th of 5869 public elementary schools	48.4%	297	30.0	30.0	32.0	45.8	46.6	45.9	42.9	34.0	53.9	28.3	40.3	38.8	87.5			89.6			$35,810	$6,178	$29,632
Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood	Public, Charter	K-5	1316 North Bronson Ave.	Los Angeles	90028	Los Angeles County	Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 464-4292	446	18	24.7	60.3%	150 (33.6%)	28 (6.3%)	177 (39.7%)	38 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (11.7%)	58.4	2149^th of 5857 public elementary schools	63.3%		65.7	1784^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.6%	365	40.4	40.4	36.5	42.4	54.9		43.9	49.2	56.1	44.2		50.3	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8		$18,023	$1,015	$17,008
Vine Street Elementary	Public	K-6	955 North Vine St.	Los Angeles	90038	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 469-0877	237	12	19.7	91.1%	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	212 (89.5%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	55.1	2307^th of 5857 public elementary schools	60.6%		45.8	2808^th of 5869 public elementary schools	52.2%	501	20.6	20.6	43.8	46.7	47.1	41.7	44.7	59.4	51.6	32.4	55.6	49.6							$41,729	$7,175	$34,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View Elementary

How many students attend Valley View Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Valley View Elementary.

What district is Valley View Elementary in?

Los Angeles Unified

What is the racial makeup of Valley View Elementary?

Students at Valley View Elementary are 48% White, 29% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Is Valley View Elementary a good school?

Valley View Elementary ranks 1686^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Valley View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Valley View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
High : Hollywood Senior High

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