ICEF Vista Middle Academy: Del Rey LA Charter School Grades 6-8 (2026 List)

About ICEF Vista Middle Academy

ICEF Vista Middle Academy at 4471 Inglewood Boulevard in the Del Rey area of Los Angeles, CA 90066-6209 serves grades 6–8 with about 204 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 18:1. The gender mix is roughly 53% male and 47% female learners. A significant percentage of students demonstrate proficiency in math, with 41% achieving this level, and in reading, with 59% proficiency. The campus operates as a public charter environment with a focus on college preparation and community engagement in this southwestern Los Angeles neighborhood. Nearby homes in this part of the city commonly fall around $800,000 to $1,500,000, offering families a range of urban housing options near parks, transit, and shops. On a typical morning, there’s an established school-day rhythm as students arrive from nearby blocks or transit and move into guided transitions between subjects that help sustain momentum through lessons and electives. The campus prioritizes stability and habit-building through the middle grades among the best middle schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%

Reading 59%

State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 59% in Reading.

11

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

204

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.47%

Asian 0.49%

Hispanic 94.61%

Black 2.94%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.47%

Asian

0.49%

Hispanic

94.61%

Black

2.94%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 204

47.06%

96 Female

52.94%

108 Male

Student Population

204 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

109 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

ICEF Vista Middle Academy Contact Information

Address

3855 West Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90043

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Phone

(323) 298-6405

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Website

http://www.icefps.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

ICEF Vista Middle Academy has its early application period open for the 2026–2027 school year. Applications must be submitted via the SchoolMint portal before the February 7, 2026 lottery to be eligible for available seats. The procedure determines eligibility for placement according to the school's enrollment schedule and lottery protocols.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus does ICEF Vista Middle Academy describe?

Ans. ICEF Vista Middle Academy describes an instructional focus centered on academic preparation and consistent learning routines.

Q2. How does enrollment operate at ICEF Vista Middle Academy?

Ans. ICEF Vista Middle Academy accepts applications with a lottery used if demand exceeds space.

Q3. What student resources are available at ICEF Vista Middle Academy?

Ans. ICEF Vista Middle Academy outlines student resources that include academic supports and guidance services alongside counseling support.

Q4. What communication tools are used by ICEF Vista Middle Academy for families?

Ans. ICEF Vista Middle Academy uses ParentSquare and school announcements to share updates with families.

Q5. What events are highlighted by ICEF Vista Middle Academy?

Ans. ICEF Vista Middle Academy highlights student programs and family meetings that appear on its school calendar.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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