Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Summary:

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, serving 622 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of California middle schools, with a 1-star rating. The school significantly underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 27.89% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 10.54% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2017-2018 to 25.4% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby Alliance Kory Hunter Middle and Synergy Kinetic Academy charter schools, which also serve predominantly low-income communities, generally outperform Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy in academic achievement and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the instructional approaches and support systems employed by these charter schools may be more effective in addressing the needs of the local student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1420 East Adams Blvd.
       Los Angeles, CA  90011-1820


(323) 846-2200

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2325th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,439 Help


Students who attend Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy usually attend:

High:    Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
    Nava College Preparatory Academy
    Santee Education Complex
    Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Feeder schools for Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy:

Elementary:    Nevin Avenue Elementary
    Twentieth Street Elementary
    Wadsworth Avenue Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  622

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy ranks worse than 83.7% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 69th among 83 ranked middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is 17.4, which is the 27th best among 83 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy employs 35.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is $8,439. 74 middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy 2325th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 19.31 2028th 2379 14.8%
2015 18.11 2077th 2477 16.1%
2016 14.36 2221st 2497 11.1%
2017 14.08 2249th 2508 10.3%
2018 20.76 1975th 2480 20.4%
2019 16.96 2318th 2715 14.6%
2022 19.06 2264th 2740 17.4%
2023 21.68 2195th 2802 21.7%
2024 18.23 2325th 2777 16.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.42 1134th 1364 16.9%
2019 30.88 1063rd 1442 26.3%
2022 24.40 1485th 1540 3.6%
2023 31.39 1156th 1529 24.4%
2024 27.47 1360th 1477 7.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.21 1037th 1538 32.6%
2024 33.90 964th 1550 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.64 1602nd 2230 28.2%
2019 24.14 1898th 2369 19.9%
2022 26.99 1814th 2458 26.2%
2023 30.10 1760th 2549 31.0%
2024 24.34 2004th 2575 22.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.66 1985th 2262 12.2%
2019 15.64 2089th 2380 12.2%
2022 19.51 2090th 2509 16.7%
2023 23.05 1969th 2547 22.7%
2024 16.79 2226th 2546 12.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.86 1253rd 1369 8.5%
2019 20.66 1381st 1491 7.4%
2022 19.02 1469th 1531 4.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.86 1657th 2273 27.1%
2019 17.86 2067th 2407 14.1%
2022 19.47 2074th 2527 17.9%
2023 20.83 2057th 2558 19.6%
2024 19.78 2089th 2547 18.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.88 373rd 637 41.4%
2023 47.60 277th 614 54.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.93 1472nd 2072 29.0%
2019 23.56 1767th 2213 20.2%
2022 26.46 1763rd 2359 25.3%
2023 29.29 1681st 2391 29.7%
2024 24.69 1841st 2383 22.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 17 0 351 0 0 0 0 368
2013 0 17 0 428 1 0 1 0 447
2014 0 18 0 481 1 0 1 0 501
2015 3 16 0 486 0 0 2 0 507
2016 4 25 0 472 0 0 1 0 502
2017 5 18 0 444 0 0 3 0 470
2018 4 18 0 409 1 0 0 0 432
2019 5 36 1 741 1 0 0 0 784
2020 4 46 0 737 1 0 2 0 790
2021 8 43 0 634 0 0 2 0 687
2022 9 30 0 577 0 0 2 0 618
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 622 622

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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 368 14.0 26.1 n/a
2013 447 15.7 28.3 71.8
2014 501 19.7 25.3 96.2
2015 507 20.0 25.3 93.9
2016 502 20.0 25.1 94
2017 470 41.2 11.4 94.9
2018 432 19.0 22.7 97.9
2019 784 29.0 27.0 95.7
2020 790 n/a n/a 95.9
2021 687 36.3 18.9 98.4
2022 618 38.0 16.2 98.9
2023 622 35.6 17.4 99.2

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 Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 368 14.0 26.1 n/a
2013 447 15.7 28.3 71.8
2014 501 19.7 25.3 96.2
2015 507 20.0 25.3 93.9
2016 502 20.0 25.1 94
2017 470 41.2 11.4 94.9
2018 432 19.0 22.7 97.9
2019 784 29.0 27.0 95.7
2020 790 n/a n/a 95.9
2021 687 36.3 18.9 98.4
2022 618 38.0 16.2 98.9
2023 622 35.6 17.4 99.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,439

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2318th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2195th of 2802 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)16.625.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)8.85.1
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)37.937.7
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.740.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)21.919.9
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)30.527.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)25.827.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.138.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)14.310.4
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)29.223.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy)1010
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students784622
 20.7%
African American360
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic7410
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%99.2%
 3.5%


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Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 16.3% of California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 622 students attended Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy.

Students at Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy are 100% Not Specified.

Students who attend Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy usually go on to attend Dr. Maya Angelou Community High


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