Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Summary:

Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Moreno Valley, CA, with 157 students. While the school has a focus on visual and performing arts as well as STEM education, it is struggling academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state and nearby school averages.

The school's academic performance places it in the bottom half of California middle schools, with particularly low rankings for male students and students with special needs. However, the school's performance for African American students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 50% of California middle schools in this subgroup. Additionally, Garvey/Allen has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby public middle schools, such as Tomas Rivera Middle, Landmark Middle, and Vista Heights Middle.

The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.97% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. While Garvey/Allen's performance is generally lower than the nearby public middle schools, its stronger performance for African American students suggests the school may be providing more targeted support for this subgroup. To better serve its students, the school should focus on addressing its high chronic absenteeism rate and implementing strategies to improve academic outcomes, particularly in core subject areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

23750 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-8532

(951) 384-2015

District: Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Academy for STEM District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1847^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.7%

Hispanic:

19.7%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM ranks worse than 66.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM:

SchoolDigger ranks Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM 1847^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Academy for STEM District:

SchoolDigger ranks Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Academy for STEM District 1119^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

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Rank History for all students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	30.19	1763^rd	2740	35.7%
2023	26.11	1990^th	2802	29.0%
2024	29.17	1847^th	2777	33.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.67	1498^th	1538	2.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	33.51	1560^th	2458	36.5%
2023	36.10	1499^th	2549	41.2%
2024	32.46	1673^rd	2575	35.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	34.00	1524^th	2509	39.3%
2023	37.18	1416^th	2547	44.4%
2024	36.88	1441^st	2546	43.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	29.47	1677^th	2527	33.6%
2023	17.47	2217^th	2558	13.3%
2024	21.40	2026^th	2547	20.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	49.05	275^th	637	56.8%
2023	42.09	321^st	614	47.7%
2024	45.25	308^th	626	50.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2020	1	81	1	22	0	1	7	0	113
2021	1	88	0	27	0	1	5	0	122
2022	1	87	0	24	0	2	11	0	125
2023	1	111	0	31	3	2	8	1	157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	113	n/a	n/a	88.5
2021	122	5.0	24.4	63.9
2022	125	7.0	17.8	72
2023	157	6.9	22.5	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	113	n/a	n/a	88.5
2021	122	5.0	24.4	63.9
2022	125	7.0	17.8	72
2023	157	6.9	22.5	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM	Public, Charter	5-8	23750 Alessandro Blvd.	Moreno Valley	92553	Riverside County	Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Academy for STEM District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 384-2015	157	7	22.5	72.0%	1 (0.6%)	111 (70.7%)	31 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.1%)	29.2	1847^th of 2777 public middle schools	33.5%		26.1	1990^th of 2802 public middle schools	29.0%	143					20.0	12.2	14.5	40.0	23.4	38.3	44.9	36.4	20.0	10.9	25.4	12.5	17.3
Sunnymead Middle	Public	6-8	23996 Eucalyptus Ave.	Moreno Valley	92553	Riverside County	Moreno Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 571-4280	1,193	60	20.0	78.1%	32 (2.7%)	128 (10.7%)	959 (80.4%)	18 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.4%)	39 (3.3%)	11.9	2587^th of 2777 public middle schools	6.8%		12.3	2622^nd of 2802 public middle schools	6.4%	35	9.1	13.8	13.8	12.5		8.6	8.6		15.9	22.4	18.3	19.0		5.8	8.4	6.7	7.0	$7,439
Badger Springs Middle	Public	6-8	24750 Delphinium Ave.	Moreno Valley	92553	Riverside County	Moreno Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 571-4200	1,059	52	20.4	77.1%	17 (1.6%)	90 (8.5%)	917 (86.6%)	14 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	14 (1.3%)	17.8	2348^th of 2777 public middle schools	15.4%		17.1	2425^th of 2802 public middle schools	13.5%	77	11.7	6.0	5.1	8.1		10.3	10.3		22.4	26.6	25.1	24.7		11.9	15.2	12.0	13.0	$8,080
March Middle	Public	6-8	15800 Indian Ave.	Moreno Valley	92551	Riverside County	Val Verde Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 490-0430	758	36	20.9	88.3%	30 (4.0%)	108 (14.2%)	572 (75.5%)	22 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	26.3	1982^nd of 2777 public middle schools	28.6%		28.6	1871^st of 2802 public middle schools	33.2%	111						21.0	21.0		23.0	37.8	37.5	33.3		8.7	13.3	14.2	12.3	$12,224
Amelia Earhart Middle	Public	7-8	20202 Aptos St.	Riverside	92508	Riverside County	Riverside Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 697-5700	798	31	25.8	50.5%	256 (32.1%)	61 (7.6%)	359 (45.0%)	75 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.3%)	71.8	656^th of 2777 public middle schools	76.4%		73.7	605^th of 2802 public middle schools	78.4%	51						38.1	38.1			59.1	52.3	55.6			45.8	39.1	42.3	$8,246
Vista Heights Middle	Public	6-8	23049 Old Lake Dr.	Moreno Valley	92557	Riverside County	Moreno Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 571-4300	1,382	63	21.8	58.2%	108 (7.8%)	203 (14.7%)	966 (69.9%)	37 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.7%)	59 (4.3%)	37.2	1551^st of 2777 public middle schools	44.1%		36	1592^nd of 2802 public middle schools	43.2%	41						22.1	22.1		36.5	38.6	41.3	38.8		26.8	20.3	21.0	22.6	$8,557
Palm Middle	Public	6-8	11900 Slawson Ave.	Moreno Valley	92557	Riverside County	Moreno Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 571-4260	1,014	53	19.1	71.3%	85 (8.4%)	123 (12.1%)	740 (73.0%)	22 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	37 (3.6%)	31.1	1764^th of 2777 public middle schools	36.5%		33.1	1697^th of 2802 public middle schools	39.4%	67						20.6	20.6		32.8	35.7	32.3	33.6		20.2	25.2	16.1	20.4	$8,100
Vista Verde Middle	Public	6-8	25777 Krameria St.	Moreno Valley	92551	Riverside County	Val Verde Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 490-4690	880	39	22.4	80.5%	38 (4.3%)	220 (25.0%)	538 (61.1%)	47 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	30 (3.4%)	31.5	1747^th of 2777 public middle schools	37.1%		36.1	1588^th of 2802 public middle schools	43.3%	159						17.4	17.4		35.1	40.5	37.3	37.7		21.7	16.4	16.0	18.0	$6,692
Mountain View Middle	Public	6-8	13130 Morrison St.	Moreno Valley	92555	Riverside County	Moreno Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 571-4240	1,232	56	22.1	63.5%	60 (4.9%)	169 (13.7%)	925 (75.1%)	33 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	36 (2.9%)	26	1993^rd of 2777 public middle schools	28.2%		24.9	2057^th of 2802 public middle schools	26.6%	64			5.9	5.9		15.4	15.4		35.8	31.4	28.9	31.6		22.9	13.8	16.1	17.1	$8,056
Tomas Rivera Middle	Public	6-8	21675 Martin St.	Perris	92570	Riverside County	Val Verde Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 940-8570	1,034	43	23.9	95.3%	29 (2.8%)	23 (2.2%)	966 (93.4%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	15.6	2451^st of 2777 public middle schools	11.7%		17.7	2394^th of 2802 public middle schools	14.6%	57						12.0	12.0		21.8	20.1	23.6	21.8		10.7	12.4	9.2	10.7	$6,198

Frequently Asked Questions about Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM

How many students attend Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM?

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM.

What is the racial makeup of Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM?

Students at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM are 71% African American, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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Is Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM a good school?

Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM ranks 1847^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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