George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle

School Overview
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet (GVPA) is a specialized school within the Adelanto Elementary School District that integrates traditional academic curriculum with a robust focus on creative expression. Located in Adelanto, California, the school is designed to foster both artistic talent and academic excellence, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in disciplines such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts alongside their core subjects. By blending rigorous standard education with arts-based learning, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence in its student body.

As a magnet school, GVPA serves as a specialized educational hub that attracts students interested in pursuing their passions in a structured, creative environment. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to development, encouraging students to apply artistic perspectives to problem-solving and innovation. Through its affiliation with the broader Adelanto Elementary School District, the school provides a supportive community atmosphere where students are prepared for future academic and artistic pursuits in high school and beyond.
676
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
24.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic549
Black66
Asian3
Two or More28
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    549 (81.2 %)
  • Black
    66 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.1 %)
  • White
    27 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Adelanto Elementary
Phone: (760)246-8231
Website: http://www.aesd.net
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 503
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 91
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten71
Grade 169
Grade 272
Grade 371
Grade 467
Grade 565
Grade 691
Grade 786
Grade 884
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35652.7%
Male32047.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)