Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yellen Learning Center 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellen Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellen Learning Center's student population of 62 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yellen Learning Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
55%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Yellen Learning Center often compared to?
Yellen Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Elementary School, Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Yellen Learning Center?
62 students attend Yellen Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yellen Learning Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellen Learning Center?
Yellen Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yellen Learning Center offer ?
Yellen Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yellen Learning Center part of?
Yellen Learning Center is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Minimum Day - Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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