AVID Excel 

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

AVID Excel's mission is to change the trajectory of long-term English learners by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing AVID Excel students on the path to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework.

AVID Excel is designed to prepare 7th and 8th grade students to enter 9th grade with the language skills that will enable them to succeed in rigorous coursework.

There are currently 15 AVID Excel middle schools:

Berendo MS

Byrd MS

Castro MS

Clinton MS

Cochran MS

Edison MS

Gage MS

Liechty MS

Nimitz MS

Orchard GST MS

Pio Pico MS

Stevenson MS

Sun Valley Magnet School

Van Nuys MS

Walnut Park MS