Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Doug Sears 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center's student population of 34 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center's ranking?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is ranked #6910 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
34 students attend Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center offer ?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center part of?
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is part of Temple City Unified School District.
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