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PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
8501 Arleta Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352 · (818) 394-4300 · Part of Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles’ School Grade B− better than 50% of California school districts
Students
933
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Richard E. Byrd Middle
- Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Los Angeles kids: 64 high schools
On the path
Where Los Angeles kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5353 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Richard E. Byrd MiddleYou are here
9–1264 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
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8501 Arleta Ave., Sun Valley
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6289
Grade 7288
Grade 8356
Enrollment over time
1,257’20
1,115’21
1,105’22
968’23
933’24
Down 25.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 88%Asian 6%White 4%Black 1%Two or more races <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Richard E. Byrd Middle from Los Angeles families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.