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Richard E. Byrd Middle

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
The gist

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

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.