Serving 450 students in grades 6-8, Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy?
450 students attend Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy?
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy offer ?
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy part of?
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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