IVA Middle School - Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School

Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School

To learn and live well.

Why We Exist

IVA is a free, non-sectarian, independent public charter middle school in Long Beach, California, and the first to offer an education based on an “intellectual virtues” model. Our small school and small class size allows teachers to foster meaningful growth in the personal good thinking qualities of each individual student.

IVA aligns every part of our community and school design to give students opportunities to be challenged to think, act, and feel in good and excellent ways. Students engage deeply in a culture of thinking inside and outside of the classroom. Middle school years are a formative time where students can come to know themselves and engage in the world with curiosity so that they can learn and live well.

Our Virtues

Getting Started

Curiosity, Intellectual Humility, Intellectual Autonomy

Executing Well

Attentiveness, Intellectual Carefulness, Intellectual Thoroughness

Handling Challenges

Open-mindedness, Intellectual Courage, Intellectual Tenacity

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Congratulations to our @rams 2026 Long Beach Middle School Tournament Champions, Grey Division! Go IVA Girls Flag Football!

Thank you to pali_institute , Ms. Gordon and Ms. Noble for the adventurous week with our 8th graders!

6th Grade Field Trip to the @californiasciencecenter

IVA Cross Country @ LBUSD Meet

6th Grade Boys placed 3rd
7th Grade Boys placed 4th
8th Grade Girls placed 4th

GO IVA FOXES 🦊
Thank you Students, Parents and Coaches!

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“This school is good at encouraging curiosity and creativity from students. We can express ourselves freely.”

IVA Middle School Student

“The teachers here are passionate and overall they are great pillars of virtue.”

“Teachers at IVA are accepting, kind, and flexible, and they can really help students understand topics.”

“This school has shown me that they are here to support my child holistically and that we chose the right school.”

IVA Middle School Parent

“The teachers at IVA are caring and thoughtful and are committed to the mission and vision of the school.”

“Teachers here create an open-ended intellectual environment, allowing students to ask questions and think deeper.”

“IVA has an amazing and caring staff that should be a model for other schools.”

“IVA provides a rigorous and challenging education to all students with the supports needed for all to feel successful.”

“This school is great at making everyone feel included.”

“The caring teachers and staff at IVA provide great emotional support for my child.”

“If my child is having a hard time with something, the staff pay attention and know him well enough to notice the change.”

“I love the sense of kindness and community at IVA. This has helped our daughter grow in confidence and maturity.”

“The teachers at IVA create a sense of wonder and curiosity in the classroom.”

“IVA is a place where I can learn and become a better person. I feel I am loved and cared for here.”

“IVA ensures that all students reach their full potential & beyond.”

“I enjoy the hands on learning and field trips.”

“The thinking routines and activities used at IVA help to grow our learning.”

“IVA teachers present lessons in a very understandable way.”

“The teachers and staff at IVA are kind and supportive.”

“This school makes me feel confident in my learning.”

“IVA is an amazing school that cares deeply about the overall well being of my child.”

“My child feels valued and connected at IVA. Her connection with teachers is very helpful to her growing confidence.”

Welcome to IVA Middle School!

Curious Students Wanted

To Learn and Live Well