Hermosa Valley Elementary

www.hbcsd.org

589 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hermosa Valley Elementary, located in the coastal city of Hermosa Beach, California, is a key component of the Hermosa Beach City School District. Serving students in the upper elementary and middle school grades, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-focused educational environment. It emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and the integration of technology, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition into higher levels of education.

The school benefits significantly from its location in a highly involved community, often characterized by strong parent support and active participation in school programs. With a commitment to "Creating a community of learners," Hermosa Valley provides a well-rounded curriculum that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of civic responsibility. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, faculty, or district policies, you can visit their official website at [www.hbcsd.org](http://www.hbcsd.org).

589

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hermosa Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	93
Black	7
Asian	29
Two or More	102
Pacific Islander	1

White
357 (60.6%)
Two or More
102 (17.3%)
Hispanic
93 (15.8%)
Asian
29 (4.9%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hermosa Beach City Elementary
Phone:	(310)937-5888
Website:	http://www.hbcsd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 142

Grade 6 138

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 156