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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Richard E. Byrd Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8501 Arleta Avenue, Sun Valley, CA 91352-2958

(818) 394-4300 · www.byrdmiddleschool.org

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5/10
#770
Rank 770 out of 1,315
Top 58%
English Language Arts4/10 · #792 · 40th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #720 · 45th percentile
Science4/10 · #839 · 37th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into Sun Valley, one of the more quietly residential corners of the San Fernando Valley, Byrd Middle serves a tight-knit community where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math showing a bit more strength than English or science, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a neighborhood school with room to grow. Sun Valley itself has a working-class, no-frills character — affordable by LA standards, close to the 5 and 170 freeways, and home to families who value stability and community over flash.

Student Demographics

875 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
779 (89%)
White
35 (4%)
Filipino
30 (3%)
Asian
19 (2%)
Other
12 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners244 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged780 (89%)
Students with Disabilities140 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

933
Enrollment
46
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #701 · 49th percentile

105 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found