Valor Academy Middle District

North Hills, California — 1 schools

510
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,211
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Valor Academy Middle District operates 1 public schools serving 510 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 510 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,211 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.7% local, 56.5% state, and 13.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #1153 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 170:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.0% White across the district's schools.

Valor Academy Middle accounts for 100.0% of all Valor Academy Middle District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Valor Academy Middle District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valor Academy Middle District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 82.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Valor Academy Middle District student-counselor ratio is 170:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Valor Academy Middle District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Valor Academy Middle District is typically wider than the Valor Academy Middle District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
56.5%
State
29.7%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
1153 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Valor Academy Middle District.

White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 3.5%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

170:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Valor Academy Middle District

School Enrollment
Valor Academy Middle
Charter
510

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Valor Academy Middle District?

Valor Academy Middle District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 510 students.

How much does Valor Academy Middle District spend per student?

Valor Academy Middle District spends $15,211 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1153 in California.

What is the average rent near Valor Academy Middle District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Valor Academy Middle District?

Valor Academy Middle District students are 92.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.0% White, 1.0% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Valor Academy Middle District?

Valor Academy Middle District has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1153 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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